The Telugu community in New Jersey has a new point of contact, with the North America Telugu Society (NATS) appointing Sai Gangula as its New Jersey Chapter Leader. The announcement was made by NATS President Raj Allada during a special Meet &amp; Greet attended by NATS Chairman Kishore Kancharla.President Raj Allada, who also hails from New Jersey, expressed confidence that Sai Gangula’s Young and Dynamic, enthusiasm to community service would strengthen NATS activities across the state and encourage greater participation, particularly among younger generations.Chairman Kishore Kancharla praised New Jersey’s longstanding contributions to NATS, noting that the state has produced three NATS presidents. He reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to expanding its outreach and serving the Telugu community.The gathering brought together prominent Telugu community leaders, NATS members, volunteers, and supporters, including representatives from APTA, ATMIYA, MATA, TANA, TFAS, and NRIVA. Their participation reflected a shared commitment to community service and collaboration across Telugu organizations.Also in attendance were NATS Executive Committee and Board members Bindu Yalamanchili, TP Rao, Shyam Nallam, Murali Medicharla, Srinivas Bheemieni and Vamsi Koppuravuri.NATS national sponsors Sasi Paravatham of Nexillo Health and Kalyan Lakkimsetty of Bullion Fortune also attended, joining community leaders and volunteers in supporting the organization’s mission.Speakers congratulated President Raj Allada, recognizing his dedicated service and leadership. Emphasizing unity and collaboration, President Allada invited Telugu organizations to join hands with NATS on community service initiatives, including cancer awareness, screening programs, and other charitable activities.The event reinforced NATS’s vision of building stronger community connections, encouraging young leadership, and expanding meaningful service initiatives.Telugu residents across New Jersey can connect with NATS New Jersey Chapter Leader Sai Gangula at natsnj@natsworld.org for NATS-related activities, community engagement, service initiatives, and opportunities to get involved and PRO GK Media Ganesh - Kumar.

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NAT Community Gets New NATS Contact Point

New Jersey Telugu Community Gets New NATS Contact Point

&nbsp;&nbsp;Allu Arjun in love with Kollywood Filmmakers. Allu Arjun after creating a sensation with his film Pushpa franchise teaming with Sukumar is now busy with Raaka with Atlee and has his next locked with Lokesh Kanagaraj.Many thought after Pushpa he would team with top Tollywood or Bollywood directors but he surprised all by teaming with Kollywood directors.Director Hemanth Madhukar says “Allu Arjun seems to be choosing scripts based on their novelty rather than the directors’ regional backgrounds.”He said “That is definitely one of the key factors. These directors have experience in making star-driven spectacles and delivering larger-than-life films. Arjun is currently operating in that space.”Allu Arjun's Raaka stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead while Rashmika Mandanna, Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor are playing important roles. Sai Abhyankar is the music director for the film which already entered into Guinness World Record. Allu Arjun will be seen in multiple avatars in the film.- Pramod Nandivada

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Icon Star fascinated with Kollywood Filmmakers

Allu Arjun in love with Kollywood Filmmakers

&nbsp;Bellamkonda Sreenivas on Tyson Naidu. Bellamkonda Sreenivas since his debut created a niche for himself as a action hero with commercial entertainers. However, of late his films flopped at the box office. He is now coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film titled Haindava. The film which is a mystery thriller is releasing on 27 November.The film's teaser got good response from the movie lovers. Now during his interaction with the scribes even asked about his another project, Tyson Naidu, he made a startling revelation. He said he had completed his work for the film longtime back and his producers are the best persons to answer the delay. He revealed that the film was supposed to release before his film Bhairavam but the producers informed him that it would release after Balakrishna's Akhanda 2. He said he had no day regarding the release date as he is not the producer but a mere actor. The film is helmed &nbsp;by Saagar K Chandra of Bheemla Nayak fame.Tyson Naidu starred Nabha Natesh as the female lead and Bheems Ceciroleo is the music composer.- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

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Shocking developments over Tyson Naidu

Bellamkonda Sreenivas on Tyson Naidu

&nbsp;&nbsp; Kiran Abbavaram’s upcoming Telugu thriller Hatah has reportedly completed its worldwide theatrical pre release business at approximately ₹3 crore ahead of its Diwali release. Distributor Dil Raju has acquired the Nizam and Uttarandhra territories for ₹1.26 crore, making his deal a significant portion of the film’s reported theatrical value.For a modestly budgeted mystery thriller, the reported business figure puts the spotlight on the film’s commercial prospects. Dil Raju’s distribution network could help Hatah reach audiences across its acquired territories. However, the final outcome will depend on audience feedback, competition and the film’s performance throughout its theatrical run.Hatah is presented by Kiran Abbavaram and produced by Kiran Abbavaram and Shivashankar Naidu Y under KA Productions and Pournami Entertainments. Directed by Anush Gorak, who also handles the script and cinematography, the psychological mystery thriller features Tanuja Puttaswamy, Kushlu Maddala, Rehman and Namritha MV. Jecin George is composing the music.The film is scheduled to release in theatres on November 6, targeting the Diwali holiday audience. Its reported worldwide theatrical rights value of ₹3 crore suggests a distributor recovery target around that figure, subject to individual territory agreements. - Veda

SVC Acquires Hatah

Hatah Nizam and Uttarandhra Rights Acquired By Dil Raju

&nbsp;&nbsp;Chiranjeevi multiplex plans in AP. Mega Star Chiranjeevi is currently busy with his upcoming mass action entertainer Kaaka. The film directed by Bobby is racing for a spectacular release on 13 January 2026 as a Sankranthi special.It is known that Chiranjeevi is having mega plans to come up with the multiplexes. It is known that Chiranjeevi is coming up with a multiplex with the world's largest screen on the Financial City, Hyderabad, Telangana.Now inside talk is Chiranjeevi is coming up with plans to enter into multiplex business on Vizag, Andhra Pradesh. None other than Hanta Srinivasa Rao, HRD minister revealed the sensational news. He made this announcement when he attended the pre release event of upcoming film Garividi Lakshmi.Garividi Lakshmi is releasing on 17 October 2026 and it is the biopic on popular Uttar Andhra folk singer Garividi Lakshmi.Anandi played the lead role of Garividi Lakshmi and it is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Kriti Prasad under People Media Factory banner.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Mega Star push with Multiplex in AP

Chiranjeevi multiplex plans in AP 

&nbsp;&nbsp;Shriya shares her AI deepfake experience. Shriya is known for her red hot looks and captivating performances. She is last seen in Ajay Devgan 's Drishyam 3 which is currently doing good at the box officeIn the meantime, Kriti Sanon speaking to scribes shared her AI deepfake experience. She shared that even she underwent the AI fake videos experience and said though AI comes with good things , most of them are using for bad things and targeting people through deep fake videos.Shriya said &nbsp;“annoying, wrong, and potentially dangerous." She said in AI deepfake videos that morph the photos in an appropriate manner by removing the past of the clothing and digitally distorting their images.Shriya felt that these kind of behavior is sending dangerous signals to the society and said there is urgent need to take strong action against the perpetrators.In the meantime Drishyam 3 starred Rajat Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Kamlesh Sawant, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav in key roles.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Shriya on AI deepfake

Shriya shares her AI deepfake experience

&nbsp;&nbsp;Adivi Sesh bats for Kaziranga wildlife. PM Modi recently spoke about the protection of wild life i at Kaziranga Wildlife calling for balance between tourism promotion and conservation. Adivi Sesh shared his views on social media and wrote the same to the Assam Government.He posted &nbsp;“Nature does not belong to us; we are only its temporary custodians.” He continued “I have always believed that if I have a voice as an actor, I must use it to make the world better. I have constantly raised my voice to draw attention to problems and issues, not just in one corner of our country. ”He added. “I have believed that films can start conversations. When people see an issue on the big screen and, they may feel moved to do something at their own level, or discuss with friends and family. Films don’t offer solutions; they can only start conversations.”- Nirvighn Nandivada

Adivi Sesh supports Kaziranga wildlife

Adivi Sesh bats for Kaziranga Wildlife

&nbsp;Macho Star Gopichand who endeared himself to all as Nizam King is currently reeling under the string of flops. He is starring in a film titled Bharata Varsha. The film directed by Sankalp Reddy is generating immense interest ever since the release of the first glimpse.Today, the makers released the song Amma Kadhili Vacche. The song, with its lyrics penned by Kalyan Chakravarthy Tripuraneni sent spiritual vibes. The song is tuned by Anudeep Dev and is sung in a devotional manner by Skanda Veluvali. The song is shot in a beautiful manner on Gopichand and Ritu Varma. The film has a &nbsp;642 AD backdrop. .Srinivasaa Chitturi is bankrolling the film under the Srinivasaa Silver Screen banner while Pavan Kumar is the presenter.Vinod Kumar, Thanikela Bharani, and Gavie Chahal are playing important roles in the film. Bharatavarsha comes with the tagline Saga of Shula. - Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Bharata Varsha: Amma Kadhili sends spiritual vibes

Amma Kadhli from Bharata Varsha released

&nbsp;Mega Star Chiranjeevi is currently busy is with his upcoming film Kaaka. The film directed by Bobby is racing for a spectacular release on 13 January 2027 as a Sankranthi special.Expectations are high on the film as Chiranjeevi and Bobby earlier came up with a mass entertainer Waltair Veerayya. Kaaka is progressing at a brisk pace and according to the latest the shooting is underway in Hyderabad.The makers are shooting important scenes at the Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad. The makers will shoot important scenes on Chiranjeevi and the action packed schedule will continue for one week. Sharing the update, the makers shared the snap from the shooting spot.The film stars Anaswara Rajan, Nivetha Pethuraj, Anurag Kashyap and Getup Srinu in important roles while KVN Productions is producing the film in a prestigious manner. The film's title glimpse got tremendous response from all quarters. Chiranjeevi will be seen in the role of a powerful don in the film- Pramod Nandivada

Kaaka powering on

Kaaka showing power in Hyderabad

&nbsp;&nbsp; For years, Tollywood’s film legacy was largely associated with star sons who followed their fathers into acting. Now, daughters from prominent film families are also stepping forward, not just as actresses but as producers and business leaders.Chiranjeevi’s daughter Sushmita Konidela has moved from costume designing into film production. Naga Babu’s daughter Niharika Konidela has built her own identity as an actress and producer, with Committee Kurrollu bringing her production venture recognition.Balakrishna’s daughter Tejaswini Nandamuri has also been involved in film production. In another prominent family, Supriya Yarlagadda has made her mark as a producer. Swapna and Priyanka Dutt, daughters of veteran producer C. Ashwini Dutt, are continuing their family’s filmmaking tradition, while Dil Raju’s daughter Hanshita Reddy is also involved in production.The trend is not limited to work behind the camera. Rajasekhar and Jeevitha’s daughters Shivani and Shivatmika have entered acting, while Srikanth and Ooha’s daughter Medha Meka is preparing for her lead-acting debut.The change is clear Tollywood’s family legacy is no longer being carried forward by sons alone. Daughters are increasingly finding their own place in the industry, across acting and production.

Fathers Built Legacy, Daughters Taking It Forward

Tollywood Star Daughters Carrying Their Fathers Legacy

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has reportedly crossed ₹72 crore in worldwide advance bookings, making it one of the most anticipated Tamil releases of 2026. According to trade estimates ahead of its October 15 release, the film’s strong pre sales have raised expectations of a worldwide opening near ₹120 crore.Tamil Nadu leads the reported domestic advance sales with ₹13.73 crore, followed by Karnataka at ₹8.93 crore and Kerala at ₹7.26 crore. Telangana has contributed ₹3.71 crore, while Andhra Pradesh stands at ₹2.91 crore. Combined all India pre sales are estimated at ₹38.62 crore, with overseas bookings adding significant momentum.Overseas markets have reportedly generated more than $3.5 million in advance sales, including strong demand in North America. The figures suggest that Rajinikanth’s popularity continues to draw audiences across major markets. However, advance booking totals can vary between trade trackers, and final collections will depend on ticket sales and reporting methods.Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 brings Rajinikanth back as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, with Anirudh Ravichander composing the music. The 2023 original became a major commercial success, and the sequel faces considerable expectations. - Veda

Jailer 2 Eyeing Huge Opening

Jailer Looking At 120 Crore Opening

&nbsp;&nbsp;Actress Rashmika Mandanna has reportedly launched Project Annapurna, a charitable initiative designed to provide essential food supplies to 400 families across South India. The programme aims to support households facing food insecurity, with large food kits containing staple grains, pulses, cooking oil and other everyday kitchen essentials.Each food kit reportedly includes 75 kg of rice, 10 kg of wheat flour, 15 kg of mixed pulses, 10 litres of cooking oil, ragi, spices and tea. The initiative covers eight locations, Hyderabad, Mahabubnagar, Anantapur, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Kodagu and Vijayawada, extending assistance across communities in several southern states.Sharing the initiative on social media, Rashmika explained that helping others has always been close to her heart. She also linked the effort to Jayamma, her character in the upcoming film Ranabaali. The actress thanked her fans for their continued affection and support, while expressing her intention to keep contributing to causes that help people in need.Meanwhile, Rashmika is preparing for Ranabaali, a historical drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan and starring Vijay Deverakonda. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 16, 2026, according to the supplied information. With Project Annapurna drawing attention alongside her film commitments, Rashmika is bringing a social welfare initiative into the spotlight beyond her work on screen. - Veda

Rashmika Launches Project Annapurna

Rashmika Connects Project Annapurna With Her Upcoming Film Ranabaali

&nbsp;Prabhas has won hearts once again with his thoughtful gesture towards Imanvi, his co star in the upcoming period drama Fauzi. The actress celebrated her birthday on October 13 and shared pictures of the lavish food spread she received from the pan India star. Her post quickly caught fans’ attention.“Heart and stomach forever full. Thank you, Prabhas garu,” Imanvi wrote on Instagram. The elaborate spread reportedly included biryani, starters, curries, rotis and desserts, including the popular Apricot Delight. Her cheerful reaction offered fans a glimpse of the superstar’s off screen warmth and the special bond developing between the co stars.Prabhas’ generosity with food is well known among his colleagues. Shraddha Kapoor enjoyed Hyderabadi delicacies during Saaho, while Deepika Padukone previously spoke about the food he arranged for the Kalki 2898 AD team. Imanvi has now joined the growing list of co stars who have shared their memorable experiences with his generous hospitality.Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, Fauzi marks Imanvi’s Telugu film debut opposite Prabhas. Set against a historical backdrop, the period action drama features Prabhas as a soldier and is produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The film’s December 2026 release plan has been postponed, with March 2027 reportedly being considered. Fans are also awaiting the next official update. - Veda

Prabhas Treats Imanvi to a Lavish Birthday Feast

Fauzi Heroine Imanvi Experiences Prabhas Famous Food Treats

The much awaited collaboration between Ram Charan and director Sukumar is gaining momentum, with RC17 reportedly moving ahead in its pre production phase. Production house Mythri Movie Makers shared a picture of Sukumar with his team, revealing that the director’s workspace is ready. The film’s traditional pooja ceremony is expected soon.The latest update has raised excitement among fans eager to see the duo reunite after Rangasthalam. Released in 2018, the rural drama earned widespread acclaim for Ram Charan’s portrayal of Chitti Babu and Sukumar’s distinctive storytelling. Their upcoming project arrives with heightened expectations following the actor’s global recognition through RRR and the director’s success with the Pushpa franchise.RC17 is also generating discussion over its reported music collaboration with Anirudh Ravichander. Sukumar has shared a long creative association with Devi Sri Prasad, who composed music for several of his films, from his debut Arya to the latest Pushpa series. If confirmed, Anirudh’s involvement would mark a fresh musical combination for both Ram Charan and Sukumar.Backed by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, the film’s title, storyline, supporting cast and shooting schedule remain among the details fans are waiting to know eagerly. The upcoming pooja ceremony could provide the next major update as the project moves towards production. With the success of their previous collaboration still remembered, audiences are keen to discover what the filmmaker and actor have planned this time. - Veda

RamCharan Sukumar Den For RC 17 Opens

Charan and Sukumar RC17 Movie Office Opens Begins Production

&nbsp;&nbsp;Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas is gearing up for his next Telugu thriller, Haindava, directed by debutant Ludheer Byreddy and produced by Mahesh Chandu under Moonshine Pictures. The makers have unveiled an intense teaser, offering a glimpse into a mysterious world filled with occult elements, suspense, action and questions surrounding faith.Set in Rangapuram, the story begins when idols disappear from an ancient temple and a villager is found murdered. As the temple priest predicts the idols will return within a specific period, an atheist police officer takes charge of the investigation. The unusual case sets up an intriguing conflict between religious belief, rational thinking and unexplained events.Sai Sreenivas plays the investigating officer, bringing an authoritative presence to the character, while Samyuktha appears as the female lead. Veteran actor Mahesh Manjrekar plays a crucial role as the temple priest. The supporting cast includes Saurabh Sachdeva, JD Chakravarthy, Shivaji Raja and Getup Srinu, adding depth to the film’s mysterious narrative.Harish Kannan handles cinematography, while Sam CS composes the music and background score. Karthika Srinivas R is responsible for editing, with Siva Kamesh D overseeing production design. Presented by Shiven Ramakrishna, Haindava is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 27. With its blend of mythology inspired mystery, action and suspense, the film aims to offer audiences a distinctive thriller experience. - Veda &nbsp;

Haindava Teaser Unveils a Mystical Thriller

Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas Haindava Teaser Out

&nbsp;&nbsp; SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, is shaping up to be one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious upcoming projects. Following the international success of Baahubali and RRR, expectations are high for the director’s next adventure, which also features Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in pivotal roles.Reports suggest the film is being mounted on a massive budget, with producers KL Narayana and SS Karthikeya backing the project. Its reported production scale has fuelled speculation about an extensive international release strategy. However, claims about the exact budget, release schedule and number of screens have not been officially confirmed by the makers.Industry reports suggest the team is exploring a wide global distribution network, with North America among the key markets. Speculation about a release across 60,000–65,000 screens and a $50 million North American box office target has attracted attention, though neither figure should be treated as a confirmed plan.Rajamouli’s track record with RRR, which earned international recognition and won an Academy Award for its song “Naatu Naatu,” gives Varanasi a strong platform to reach audiences beyond India. Mahesh Babu’s transformation for the adventure driven story has also raised curiosity. Whether the film can challenge worldwide box office records will ultimately depend on its content, audience reception, distribution and release strategy. Varanasi with its 1300 crore budget is the most costliest single part Indian film. - Veda

SSR Aims Stars With Varanasi

Rajamouli Targets the Global Box Office With Varanasi

&nbsp;&nbsp;One successful character can change an actor's career overnight. But escaping that character's shadow can take years. When audiences connect strongly with a role, they begin expecting the same magic in every subsequent film. What initially brings recognition and opportunities can eventually become a limitation, with every new performance compared against the character that made the actor popular.Siddhu Jonnalagadda's DJ Tillu is an interesting example. The character's attitude, comic timing and distinctive dialogue delivery became a major part of his screen identity. The success of Tillu Square demonstrated the commercial value of bringing Tillu back, but creating equally memorable identities beyond that character remains an interesting career challenge.Vijay Deverakonda faced a similar level of attention after Arjun Reddy. The film established a powerful screen image that continued to influence audience expectations around his performances.For filmmakers, repeating a successful image is a calculated risk worth taking. For actors, however, the bigger challenge is showing audiences something new without losing what made them popular.A breakout character should be a stepping stone, not a permanent boundary. The real achievement is making audiences fall in love with the actor all over again, in a completely different role.- Raj Kumar

When a Hit Character Becomes a Career Trap

Siddhu, Vijay Deverakonda and the Shadow of Iconic Roles

&nbsp;&nbsp;Mythri Movie Makers readying multiplex extravaganza. Now a days most of the celebrities are entering into multiplex business and now it is coming out that top production house Mythri Movie Makers is planning to come with an extravagant multiplex.Inside talk is Mythri Movie Makers is planning to set up an 100-acre ‘Mythri Film City’ near Shamshabad airport, Hyderabad and is seeking 300 acres from government of Telangana. The studio will have state of the art facilities. Inside talk is the government is planning to give 100 acres at Rs1crore per acre. &nbsp;Mythri Movie Makers has already finalised plans for a comprehensive ‘Mythri Film City’ spread over roughly 100 acres in the Shamshabad area. The proposed location offers easy access via the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and proximity to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, making it ideal for modern film shoots.Mythri Movie Makers is planning to have Mythri Film City with state-of-the-art post-production, AI and VFX facilities.- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Mythri Movie Makers for a multiplex sensation

Mythri Movie Makers readying multiplex extravaganza

&nbsp;Jailer 2 has not generated the expected buzz in the Telugu states. While advance bookings in Tamil Nadu and overseas markets have been good, the response in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has been relatively muted.According to the latest tracking figures, Jailer 2 has grossed around Rs 9.28 crore in advance bookings across the Telugu states. Telangana has contributed approximately Rs 5.03 crore, while Andhra Pradesh accounts for Rs 4.25 crore. Despite the success of the first Jailer, the sequel is yet to see the kind of pre-release excitement expected from a Rajinikanth film.The film will now depend on audience feedback and reviews to bring more people to theatres. A positive response could help it pick up pace in the Telugu states after its release.Meanwhile, Ranabaali is set to hit screens on October 16, a day after Jailer 2. The film has recorded around Rs 46.57 lakh in advance bookings across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Rs 37.18 lakh from Andhra Pradesh and Rs 9.39 lakh from Telangana.There is a considerable gap between the two films' advance booking numbers, but that alone will not decide their box office run. Jailer 2 will look to build on the Jailer success, while Ranabaali will hope to draw audiences if it receives positive talk. The response from moviegoers over the first few days should give a better idea of how both films perform in the Telugu states.&nbsp;- Raj Kumar

Jailer 2 vs Ranabaali: Who Has the Edge?

Jailer 2 vs Ranabaali: Telugu Box Office Battle Begins

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ramtek Dhamaka from Ramayana on hold. Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's epic entartainer Ramayana is the cynosure of all eyes. The film's first part is releasing on Diwali 2026 and the second part on Diwali 2027. The makers are promoting the film in a prestigious manner and they planned Ramtek Dhamaka.The makers planned an interactive event with &nbsp;Ranbir Kapoor (Lord Ram) and Sai Pallavi (Sita), along with lyricist Dr Kumar Vishwas and actor Ravie Dubey at the historic Ram temple in Ramtek. Both the local administration and the production team have assured fans that the crew will visit Ramtek and reschedule the event once circumstances permit. Ramtek, near Nagpur, is revered as the sacred land where Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana rested during their exile.The makers decided to put the event and the song launch on hold due to intense heat wave and also to help the farmers who were affected by helping them in their welfare and relief activities.&nbsp;

Ramayana : Ramtek Dhamaka on hold

Ramtek Dhamaka from Ramayana on hold

&nbsp;Rajamouli goes on a break. Star Director Rajamouli is busy with this project Varanasi starring Super Star Mahesh Babu in the lead role. The film is racing for a spectacular release on 7 April 2027 across the world.Expectations are high on the project as it happens to be Rajamouli's first after the sensation of his magnum opus RRR across the globe and also Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu are collaborating for the first time on the screen.Now inside talk is Rajamouli went on a break. It is surprising as Rajamouli is known as a tough task master and will not go on break when he is busy with any project. Rajamouli according to sources, went to US for a short vacation. He put Varanasi on a break and flew to US along with his family to attend a function. Once the private family function is completed, he will return back and concentrate on Varanasi.The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra in important roles with the music scored by Prithviraj Sukumaran. - Pramod Nandivada

Rajamouli goes on a break

Rajamouli takes surprise decision

&nbsp;&nbsp; Director Maruthi is reportedly preparing his next film following The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas. Although an official announcement is yet to arrive, industry buzz suggests that he is returning to the comedy genre, which has played a major role in his career. The project is said to feature a fresh concept and a different approach.Maruthi previously entertained audiences with films such as Bhale Bhale Magadivoy and Mahanubhavudu, blending unusual character traits with humour and engaging storytelling. Those films established his strength in creating relatable comedy around distinctive protagonists. Reports suggest that he is now exploring a similar style of entertainment, potentially introducing an entirely new cast instead of established stars.According to reports, Maruthi is planning to begin shooting his upcoming film in November, with the schedule expected to conclude by March next year. However, these dates remain tentative until the director or production team makes an official announcement. Details about the film’s title, storyline, production house and technical crew have not yet been confirmed.Choosing newcomers could give Maruthi an opportunity to introduce fresh talent while keeping the focus on the story and comedy. His next move has attracted attention following The Raja Saab, and audiences are waiting to learn more about the project. Whether the reported experiment will recreate the appeal of his earlier entertainers remains to be seen. - Veda

Maruthi Next Movie In His Strong Forte

After TRS Debacle Maruthi Trying To Get Back His Mozo

&nbsp;Actress Rukmini Vasanth is reportedly in consideration for another promising Telugu project, this time opposite Natural Star Nani. The film is said to be directed by Prem Kumar, the filmmaker known for the acclaimed romantic drama 96. While an official confirmation is awaited, the reported combination has already sparked interest among movie fans.Nani has been exploring different genres, balancing commercial entertainers with emotionally driven stories. Following reports about his collaboration with director Sujeeth on Bloody Romeo, the actor is now linked to Prem Kumar’s proposed film. The project is reportedly being developed as an emotional love story, with natural performances and meaningful relationships at its heart.Prem Kumar earned widespread recognition for 96, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha, before directing Meiyazhagan, released in Telugu as Sathyam Sundaram. His storytelling often focuses on human relationships, nostalgia and understated emotions. Reports suggest that his upcoming film with Nani will follow an emotionally rich approach, with a substantial role written for the female lead.Rukmini Vasanth has attracted attention through her performances in Kannada cinema and growing presence across South Indian film industries. She is also associated with major projects, including reports linking her to NTR’s Dragon. If her casting alongside Nani is confirmed, the collaboration could bring together two performers known for expressive screen presence. The film’s official announcement, cast and production schedule are still awaited.

Fresh Pairing For Nani Next

Rukmini Vasanth Likely to Star Opposite Nani Prem Kumar Film

&nbsp;&nbsp;Prabhas is set to collaborate with People Media Factory once again, with producer TG Vishwa Prasad confirming plans for a new project in 2028. Speaking at the pre release press meet of Garividi Lakshmi, the producer said the banner would definitely make another film with the pan Indian star, raising interest among fans.The announcement comes after poor box office experiences for the production house’s association with Prabhas. People Media Factory was involved in distributing Adipurush in 2023 and later produced The RajaSaab, directed by Maruthi. Both films arrived with considerable expectations, but their commercial performance reportedly fell short, creating challenges for the banner.Prabhas and People Media Factory appear keen to continue their professional relationship despite the setbacks. Reports also suggest the banner has secured distribution rights for a territory of Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. However, details of the proposed 2028 film, including its director, genre, cast and production schedule, have not yet been announced.Prabhas already has several major projects lined up, including Fauzi with Hanu Raghavapudi, Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD Part 2, which is directed by Nag Ashwin. With the People Media Factory collaboration planned for 2028, the actor’s schedule remains closely watched by the industry. More clarity is expected once the makers reveal the project’s creative team and timeline.- Veda

Prabhas To Compensate TRS Makers 

Prabhas to Join Hands With People Media Factory Again

AP NGOs president Ashok Babu has been extending his loyalties to TDP for a long time on caste grounds. Although many NGOs at ground level felt Ashok Babu had been unfit to hold his position, Ashok Babu succeeded in overcoming those hurdles through high level influences. Ashok Babu was shot to fame with his fake agitation on Samaikyandhra during 2013.&nbsp;

As a matter of fact, many issues of NGOs and teachers to be resolved at the moment. All the employees have been protesting to abolish Contributory Pension Scheme. Moreover, there were pending DAs, pending PRC arrears to be sanctioned by the government. Above all, Ashok Babu should have taken initiation to pressuring the government to get a new PRC at the earliest.&nbsp;

Sadly, Ashok Babu solved none of the issues and has set a platform to join politics. Since AP CM Chandrababu Naidu, himself, invited Ashok Babu into politics, it has been evident officially that how greatly Ashok Babu worked for TDP.&nbsp;

Ashok Babu may contest from any constituency of Krishna district. But then, he must be readied to face a rebellion of other employed during the elections. Neither Janasena nor YCP, employees themselves may give a huge jolt to Ashok Babu in the elections.

Ashok Babu to Face the Heat of NGOs During Elections?

Ashok Babu Dumped NGOs to Join TDP!

Stylish Star Allu Arjun spoke very high about his last outing Naa Peru Surya- Naa illu India that marked directorial debut for star writer Vakkantham Vamsi. The director allegedly copied Hollywood flick Antwone Fisher. It wasn&rsquo;t just inspiration, but Vamsi lifted complete story from the Hollywood movie.

Although critics lauded Allu Arjun&rsquo;s character as military officer with anger management issues, it was not sufficient to save the film to rake big numbers at box office. Rather making adequate changes to the script to suit Telugu sensibilities, Vakantham Vamsi penned the complete story on hero characterization.

Interim, Vishal&rsquo;s Abhimanyudu that was released on this Friday got good response. The film directed by Mithran was a runaway hit in Tamil Nadu, wherein it is doing decent business in Telugu states.

Interestingly, Vishal too played the similar role of an army officer with anger management issues. Nevertheless, Mithran who too took inspiration from Antwone Fisher to design hero character had made the film with the concept of cyber crime.

Taking inspiration from other movies is not an offense, but making frame to frame remakes is definitely not acceptable thing!

Naa Peru Surya, Abhimanyudu Similarities

Thatâ€™s The Difference Between NPS, Abhimanyudu

Jailer 2(2026) Movie: What's BehindMaking a sequel to a Blockbuster is a challenging task for any director. After the first part became a sensation, Sun Pictures brought back the winning combo, Nelson, Anirudh and Superstar Rajinikanth. Also when they announced Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, and Mithun Chakraborty as the Kalpauk family, the buzz intensifies. Jailer 2 hit the theatres on October 15. Did Nelson pull it off ? Let's see in a detailed review..Jailer 2 (2026) Movie: Story ReviewJailer 2 continues right from where Jailer ended. Tiger Muthuvel Pandian's family is still dealing with the loss of his son Arjun. But Tiger Muthuvel Pandian cleaning up Varma's idol smuggling gang has further leads into more antagonists. Dileep (Suraj Venjaramoodu), &nbsp;a close aide of Varma is hunting for the man who killed Varma. Meanwhile Muthuvel uses Moorthy (Namo Narayana) and his gang to reach Dileep. Then while Dileep is searching for Varma's killer, all roads lead to Muthuvel. That's when the real game starts. The new threat is not a single man, but a whole family syndicate, The Kalpauks, Father Kalpak (Mithun Chakraborty), Bodhi (SJ Suryah) and Kantha (Vidya Balan). How, Muthuvel deals with them follows the entire second half and offcourse gives a lead to Third Installment too.Jailer 2 (2026 Movie): Artists ReviewThis film belongs to Rajinikanth. He is the soul of Jailer 2. But, in Jailer 1, we saw Muthuvel as a normal, retired, soft spoken jailer and that innocence made his mass transformation organic and emotional. In Jailer 2, he is a powerful force from frame one. That surprise factor is missing. Still, his swag is untouched, his comic timing is spot on and when he walks in slow motion with Anirudh's BGM, theatres still erupt. Those elevation scenes are pure goosebumps.The real surprise is Suraj Venjaramoodu. Honestly, he looks more menacing and serious in the first half than the actual main villains in the second half. He holds the entire first half on his shoulders. His track with Namo Narayana is hilarious and also builds tension.Now coming to the biggest disappointment, the Kalpauk family. SJ Suryah as Bodhi tries his best and gets a couple of good face offs with Rajini, but his character quickly becomes loud and repetitive. Vidya Balan as Kantha gets very less screen time and her villainy barely registers except for a couple of laughs due to her 'message' chemistry with Rajini. Mithun Chakraborty is completely underwhelming. To be frank, none of them come even close to what Vinayakan did as Varma in the first part. That raw, unpredictable madness is totally missing.Namo Narayana as Moorthy is a laugh riot. Probably his best role till date. Ramya Krishnan, Mirnaa and Yogi Babu are just okay, they don't have much to do. And we have to talk about the special number. Remember how Tamannaah's Kaavaalaa set screens on fire? Nora Fatehi's number in this one feels forced, like a filler song added just for the sake of it.Jailer 2 (2026) Movie: &nbsp;Technicians ReviewFirst half is completely filled with Nelson mark. This is where he shines. He balances his trademark dark comedy with mass elevations so well. The characters are quirky, dialogues are witty and scenes like the tea stall shooting and bridge fight are designed purely as mass fans moments. Followed by a banger interval block with Dileep just elevates everything and makes us think second half will be bigger.But second half is a different story. Once the Kalpauk family enters, the film becomes static. Same kind of scenes repeat, emotional connect doesn't feel organic like the first part and the confrontations look like Nelson is trying too hard to recreate Jailer 1 moments. The main strength in Jailer 1 is how seamlessly it blends The powerful cameos of Shivaraj Kumar and Mohanlal into the narrative whereas those cameos look forced and bland in Jailer 2. But, the much talked about Hrithik Roshan Cameo worked well. The pre climax feels stretched and climax fight is well executed.Technically, Anirudh is the second hero after Rajini. His BGM is power packed and lifts every elevation, but the songs themselves break the flow. He never missed the opportunity to elevate Thalaivar's aura. Vijay Kartik Kannan's visuals are slick and give a rich look to both Coimbatore and Goa portions. Editing by Nirmal should have been tighter, especially in the last 45 minutes. At 2 hours 45 minutes, the film feels long. At least 10 - 15 minutes could have been trimmed, especially in second half.Jailer 2 Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Rajinikanth Swag &amp; Presence</li><li>Banger Interval</li><li>Nelson Mark Comedy In First Half</li><li>Anirudh BGM</li></ul>Jailer 2 Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Repetitive Scenes In Second half</li><li>Cartoonish Villains</li><li>Less Emotional Connect</li></ul>Jailer 2 (2026) : Rating AnalysisJailer 2 works in parts. It rides high on Thalaivar's swag, Nelson's comedy in first half and Anirudh's BGM. But the weak second half and cartoonish villains pull it down. It's a decent one time watch for fans, but it never matches the freshness of Jailer. Considering all these, CineJosh is going with &nbsp;2.75 &nbsp;rating.&nbsp;

Jailer 2 Review

Mayookha(2026) Movie: What's BehindPayal Chengappa, Dev D's thriller Mayookha, directed by Shree Tej, is releasing on 9 October 2026. Let us find out how the film entertained movie lovers.Mayookha(2026) Movie: Story ReviewMayookha's story revolves around the startling happenings in the life of a young and beautiful professional and how she deals with them.Mayookha (Payal Chengappa), a bank professional, experiences mysterious happenings in her apartment at night. What are these happenings? What roles do SI Dev (Dev D), Veeru's Father ( Muralidhar Goud), Hindi ( Charishma Dabbara), Divya(Janu Varma), Security Ravi ( Nanaji Karri), Carpenter Kumar (Amad Masud), Anwar Chacha(Vegi Naidu), Fisherman (Manikanta) form the interesting part.Mayookha(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewPayal Chengappa impressed with her cute looks. She lived in the role of a middle-class girl who showed variations in expressions, exhibiting fear, innocence and shyness.Dev Shashank performed well in the role of a police officer. He is impressive with his screen presence. Muralidhar Goud is good in the role of the father. He got limited screen presence.Lavanya Rani, Charishma Dabbara, Aman Masud and others performed according to their roles.Mayookha(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMayookha story is penned by Shree Tej SK. He chose a new concept in thrillers, and it is phrogging, which has never been touched in Tollywood. He managed to generate interest with the twists and turns to some extent. The first half starts in an interesting manner with the murder and then the fears and psychological behaviour of the girl, generating curiosity about whether she is in danger or hallucinating.The second half turns racy after the first half takes time to pick up pace due to the introduction of characters and their behaviours. The unravelling of twists and also the half an hour in the run-up to the climax takes the viewers to another level. However, once the final twist is revealed, the film's pace dips. The antagonist in the climax tests the patience of the viewers with his monologuing.The background music of Sibi Mathew Alex is good. It increased the intensity levels in the story. The cinematography of Farhan Vadakkan is good. It showed the scenes in an impactful manner. Sharat J's editing could have been better, as there are drags in the narration. Production values are good.Mayookha Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Payal Chengappa</li><li>New Concept</li><li>Few Twists</li></ul>Mayookha Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Gory Scenes</li><li>Routine Shades</li></ul>Mayookha(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mayookha turns out to be an interesting thriller on a new concept, phrogging. Payal Chengappa performed well, and the director Shree Tej's story included a few interesting twists and turns with a racy screenplay. He took a lot of time to enter the main plot in the first half, and it diluted the essence. A few predictable elements, slow pace undid the good work. The gory scenes could have been toned down completely. A little fine-tuning of the script and interesting twists would have added more firepower. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Mayooka. &nbsp;

Mayookha Review

Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: What's BehindTamil film Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai starring Nivin Pauly, Anjali and Soori is releasing in Telugu as Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu. The film which was titled Sanchari, underwent a title change due to controversy. The film hit the screens on 9 Oct 2026. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers.Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: Story ReviewThe story of Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu revolves around a mysterious man who is immortal for years and how he behaves when he comes across current generation people. Soori (Soori) is on his way to his native place after returning from Dubai. He happens to meet a stranger (Nivin Pauly) and it leads to startling incidents. What are those startling incidents and how it is connected to a girl (Anjali) whom the stranger is searching form the interesting part.Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSoori is ok in his role. He looked natural and realistic and showed them through his body language, expressions and dialogue delivery. However the comedy he tried to create looked artificial and unnatural, looking at the situation he was in. Nivin Pauly looked a total miscast. He couldn't bring the so-called flexibility and delicacy which the role demanded and looked stiff most of the times. Anjali makes an impact in her role with her enigmatic presence. Others performed accordingly.Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: Technical ReviewSapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu story is penned by Ram and he tried to captivate all by highlighting the human emotions in various situations as per their convenience. He seems to have drawn inspiration from the Hollywood film &nbsp;The Man From Earth and Indianised it accordingly.He tried to generate interest among movie lovers with black humour, blending it with fantasy and emotional elements. However, Ram for all his efforts failed to highlight them in a convincing manner on the screen. He tried a non-linear screenplay and in shifting from one role to another, did not do justice to any one of characters.The protagonist being immortal excites all. However, there ends the interest, as the film that is set to fascinate viewers instead leaves them confused. After a point time, the immortality itself ends up irritating viewers. The hallucinations, reincarnations and other elements instead end up irritating everyone rather than making them sit up and watch. The screenplay turned out to be abrasive, and the emotions goes missing. Every time Soori tries to jump out of the train, viewers get a feeling that they should jump out of the theatres. The lame excuse and convenient narration played the spoilsport.The music of GV.Prakash Kumar is soulful and his background score elevated the scenes. Ekhambaram's cinematography beautified the film, and he captured the scenic locations in a captivating way. The CGI and VFX are just below average. The artificial feel diluted the overall experience. However, the same cannot be said of Mathi's editing, as the entire narration turned out to be a patience tester. Dialogues are ok. Production values are good.Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Message</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Non-linear screenplay</li></ul>Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether,Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu gives immense torture with an irritating story. Nivin Pauly turns out to be a miscast, Soori fails to entertain and director Ram failed to Indianise the Hollywood film though he tried to connect chords with emotions. Everything fell apart and Ram failed completely with his story, screenplay and direction and overall execution. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 Rating for Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu.

Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu Review

Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: What's BehindChakkora The Lunar Love Bird is releasing on 9 October 2026. Interest levels are decent on the film as it is helmed by Manga Srinivas, a protege of dashing director Puri Jagannath.Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: Story ReviewChakkora The Lunar Love Bird story revolves around a youngster who goes to any extent for the girl he gets attracted to and &nbsp;how he deals with the happenings in his life thereafter.Ravana ( Sravan) gets attracted and goes all out to win the heart of the beautiful girl Jabili aka Julie ( Malaika Vasupal). When everything goes on a happy tone, he has a surprise in store.What is that surprise, what roles Ravana's parents Jayaram (Brahmaji), Janaki (Indraja), grandfather (LB.Sriram), his friend Rajababu(Sudarshan), Julie 's father Peter (Suman), Kaumidi( Anushka Luhar) form the interesting part.Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSravan came up with an impressive performance. He showed variations in his expressions and emotions according to the situation. He showed his skills in stunts and dances. He delivered dialogues accordingly. Little fine-tuning will take him to the next level.Malaika Vasupal is ok in her looks and performed well complementing the protagonist in a perfect manner. Both of them with their performances helped the story to move forward.Brahmaji and Indraja as the parents of the protagonist did justice while Suman and Manichandana did the same in the role of the female lead's parents. Sudarshan evoked few laughs while Anushka Luhar and LB.Sriram got limited roles.Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewChakkora The Lunar Love Bird story is written by Manga Srinivas. He starts the narration in a typical but interesting manner. He then tries to show the hero trying to win the heart of the girl with his antics and they turn routine. Though the story has predictable elements, he tries to generate interest with the screenplay.To some extent, he succeeded. The second half Jitender drags it to the core, with the hero searching endlessly before the twist, which is routine, is revealed. Finally, the film concludes with a message that it is not the end of the road with love failure and breakup, and one can move forward, savoring the memorable moments.Manga Srinivas did a decent job with the story, screenplay, and direction. The songs tuned by Prince Henry are foot-tapping and melodious. They are shot well on screen and added value to the narration. His background music elevated the scenes, taking viewers into the story.The cinematography is taken care of by Ruppa Gopikrishna and captured the scenic locations aptly, giving a realistic feel to the scenes. Dialogues are fine and according to the situation. Production values are decent.Chakkora -The Lunar Bird Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sravan</li><li>Music</li></ul>Chakkora -The Lunar Bird Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Preachy Elements</li><li>Predictable Scenes</li></ul>Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Chakkora The Lunar Love Bird turns out to be a decent entertainer with predictability. While the first half has some moments, the second half turns routine with preachy and repetitive elements that impact the flow of the narration. A little fine-tuning of the script would have added value to the final outcome. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Chakkora The Lunar Love Bird.

Chakkora -The Lunar Bird Review

Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: What's BehindHanuman Ansh, turned out to be blockbuster creating a sensation in Bollywood after releasing as an unknown entity. The film is now releasing in Telugu on 9 October 2026. Let us see whether the same magic is repeated in Telugu by Hanuman Ansh.Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Story ReviewHanuman Ansh story is all about a youngster Lakshmi Narayan Sharma and his journey to become the famous Neem Karoli Baba and the experiences of him and those associated with him in the process.Lakshmi Narayan Sharma (Shobhinaw Satyaa) becomes a devotee of Lord Hanuman after the tragic incident in his life. What is the tragic incident and how he goes on to become Neem Karoli Baba, what roles freedom fighter Ram Nandan Bhosale (Chandan K Anand ), Mahant ji ( Anil Rastogi), Gopal (Bhagwan Das Patel),Sudi (Sugandha Malhotra), Radheshyam (Gautam Tripathi), Inspector Dharam Singh( Gulshan Pandey), Daroga Nasir Khan(Rajiv Mishra), Parvati(Neha Paranjpe),Banshidhar(Udaysinh Rajput),Shubhankar(Sadvik Sharma),Mr Francis(Aleksei Danilov),Hariram(Santosh Dixit ), Jagdish(Rajnish Srivastava), Champaklal(Aman Mehta),Hiren(Yash Pandey),Shankar(Brijpal Singh) form the interesting part of the narration.Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewShobhinaw Satyaa breathed life into the role. He virtually lived in the role of the Neem Karoli Baba. He looked realistic with his screen presence. He showed good emotions and expressions and carried the film on his shoulders.Others also perfomed well in their roles.Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewHanuman Ansh story is penned by Vishal Chaturvedi. The story is based on the book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life authored by Vishal Chaturvedi himself. Right from the first scene till the last, he euologized the spiritual and devotional strengths of Karoli Baba.The first half is interesting with the childhood happenings in the life of baba and his journey in search of the Lord. The first half is racy with episodes involving freedom fighter. The first half screen play is decent and sets the tone for the second half.The second half also continues in the same vein but after the passage of the narration , one gets a feeling that the pace slowed down and the tone assumed monotonous and routine shades. The docu Style screenplay on the second half with no real twists and turns impacted the story. The pre climax and climax is loaded with scenes involving goosebumps. The film ends on a decent tone.Sadhu Sushil Tiwari with his music spread spirituality and divinity. The songs are shot on the realistic and authentic way. His background music added value to the narration.Vishal Bawa's Cinematography is appealing. He showed the scenes in a beautiful way. The editing of Shankh Rajadhyaksha is sleek through out the film except for few scenes where it slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are good and effective and Telugu dubbing is realistic. Production values are good.Hanuman Ansh Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sadhu Sushil Tiwari</li><li>Dialogues</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Music</li></ul>Hanuman Ansh Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Docu Style Narration</li></ul>Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Hanuman Ansh spreads divinity. Shobhinaw Satyaa came up with captivating performance of the lifetime and director Vishal Chaturvedi's story is decent. The screenplay is racy to some extent and direction is decent. The script is ok and after a period of time, screenplay turned out to be uni dimensional. Considering the above elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.75 rating for Hanuman Ansh.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Hanuman Ansh Review

Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: What's BehindSree Vishnu has built a reputation for entertaining audiences with his natural comic timing and films that explore different genres. He now arrives with Comrade Kalyan, a comedy entertainer set against the backdrop of Naxal activity in the 1990s. Directed by Janakiram Marella and presented by Kona Venkat, the film attempts to mix romance, comedy and serious situations. Let us see how far Sree Vishnu's latest outing succeeds in entertaining audiences.Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Story ReviewKalyan (Sree Vishnu) runs a theatre on lease in a village and has a special interest in screening films featuring R. Narayana Murthy. His life takes a turn when he falls in love with Sitara (Mahima Nambiar), a young woman from Odisha. Just as he prepares to express his feelings, an unexpected development pushes him into a difficult situation, forcing him to take a decision that changes his life.The story connects Kalyan's personal troubles with his mother Sarasathamma (Radhika Sarathkumar), Sitara's family and the conflict involving the police and Naxal groups. An IPS officer, George Kutti (Shine Tom Chacko), and several other characters become part of the unfolding drama. How Kalyan gets caught up in these developments and what follows form the rest of the story.Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Artists' PerformancesSree Vishnu does his best to keep the film engaging with his familiar comic timing. He manages to generate laughs in a few sequences, but the character itself does not offer much novelty. The writing limits his performance, leaving him with little opportunity to explore different shades of the role.Mahima Nambiar gets limited scope despite playing a key character in the story. Satya provides some entertaining moments, although his comedy does not work consistently. Sudarshan also contributes to a few lighter sequences. Radhika Sarathkumar makes her presence felt, while Shine Tom Chacko gets a routine police officer role that does not fully utilise his abilities.The supporting cast includes Vennela Kishore, Brahmaji, Upendra Limaye, Sai Chand, Shatru, Srikanth Iyengar and others. Most of them play their parts adequately, but the writing gives several characters little room to make a lasting impression. Some comedy sequences also feel forced rather than naturally emerging from the situations.Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Technicians' ReviewDirector Janakiram Marella chooses an interesting backdrop by bringing together village life, romance, comedy and Naxal activity. The idea offers scope for an entertaining story with a different flavour, but the execution remains uneven. The first half spends considerable time on romantic and comic episodes, many of which feel routine. The screenplay struggles to connect these scenes to the main conflict in a convincing manner.The second half offers opportunities to move into more serious territory, but the film continues to rely heavily on comedy. The shift between humour and drama does not always feel natural, and the emotional moments lack the impact needed to strengthen the story. A few sequences work, but the overall narration would have benefited from tighter writing and better pacing.Vijai Bulganin's music is decent, with a couple of songs working reasonably well on screen. The background score supports the proceedings without becoming a major highlight. Sai Sriram's cinematography captures the setting adequately, while the production values are satisfactory. Chota K Prasad's editing could have been sharper, as several scenes drag and affect the film's pace. The dialogues offer occasional laughs but rely too often on familiar double-meaning humour.Comrade Kalyan Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sree Vishnu's comic timing</li><li>A few entertaining sequences</li><li>Some songs and decent production values</li></ul>Comrade Kalyan Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Routine story and screenplay</li><li>Uneven comedy</li><li>Weak emotional connect</li><li>Slow narration in several portions</li></ul>Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisComrade Kalyan has a workable premise and a capable lead actor, but the film does not make the most of either. Sree Vishnu tries to carry the proceedings with his comic timing, and a few sequences provide entertainment. However, repetitive humour, weak characterisation and an uneven screenplay prevent the film from becoming a consistently engaging entertainer.The Naxal backdrop could have added weight to the story, but the narrative struggles to balance its serious elements with the comedy. Better writing and tighter editing might have made a significant difference. The film has enough moments to offer some entertainment, but it falls short of delivering a satisfying theatrical experience throughout.Considering its performances, occasional laughs and technical merits alongside its writing and pacing issues, CineJosh rates Comrade Kalyan 2.5/5.

Comrade Kalyan Review

&nbsp;Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: What's BehindSandalwood film Premada Oorelli, which turned out to be a successful outing in Kannada, is releasing in Telugu as Premane Oorilo. Let us see whether the film manages to connect with Telugu audiences.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Story ReviewPremane Oorilo revolves around relationships, love and the impact of people's mindsets and preconceived notions.Santhu aka Santosh (Shree Raam) has been focused on helping his father Naganna (Rangayana Raghu) with agriculture since childhood. Naganna has his own dreams about his son's marriage. The entry of village tomboy Vasantha (Ramika Shivu) and foreign-returned Rukmini (Thapaswini Poonacha) changes the situation.How Santosh handles the situation and where his relationships eventually lead form the crux of the story.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewShree Raam is decent in his role and makes an impact in a few emotional scenes in the second half. Ramika Shivu is good as the tomboyish Vasantha and handles the emotional portions well. Her traditional look also brings a different shade to the character.Thapaswini Poonacha is fine as the foreign-returned girl and delivers a passable performance. Rangayana Raghu once again proves his experience and elevates several scenes with his performance. The actor playing the grandmother also does well, while the rest of the cast perform adequately.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Technical ReviewDirector Manoj Kumar comes up with a familiar triangular love story set against a village backdrop. The first half focuses on character introductions, village life, one-sided love and comedy before building towards the interval twist. However, the proceedings take time to reach the point.The second half shifts towards marriage, life after marriage, emotions and a flashback. Though some emotional sequences work, the narration becomes stretched in places. The flashback follows a somewhat old-school treatment, but it is handled reasonably well. The climax delivers the expected emotional impact.The songs composed by Sunaad Gowtham are soothing and melodious. The background score also adds value to the emotional scenes. Rajkanth SK's cinematography is one of the film's better aspects, beautifully capturing the village setting.Editing by Harshith Prabhu could have been tighter, as some scenes slow down the proceedings. The Telugu dubbing also suffers from lip-sync issues in places. Production values are decent and the dialogues work in a few scenes.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Music and BGM</li><li>Emotional sequences</li></ul> Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow narration</li><li>Predictable storyline</li><li>Stretched second half</li><li>Telugu dubbing issues</li></ul> Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisOverall, Premane Oorilo is a familiar emotional love story that works in parts. The predictable storyline and slow narration prevent it from becoming a compelling romantic drama, but the performances, village backdrop, music and a few emotional sequences give the film some engaging moments. The second half has better emotional impact despite the stretched treatment.Considering all these elements, CineJosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Premane Oorilo. &nbsp;

Premane Oorilo Review

Anakapalli (2026) Movie: What's BehindVikram Sahidev and Sandhya Vasishta are coming before the audience with the rural action drama Anakapalli. Khagesh Tammineni has directed the film, while Trinadha Rao Nakkina provided the story and screenplay. Tarak Ponnappa appears in a crucial role. Let us see how the film fares.Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Story ReviewAnakapalli is set against a rural backdrop and revolves around Surya (Vikram Sahidev), a youngster whose life changes after entering a world dominated by local gangster Bullet (Tarak Ponnappa). Love, loyalty, family emotions and the gangster backdrop drive the narrative.The basic conflict has enough scope for an engaging rural action drama, but the screenplay does not extract the full potential from the setup. Several developments are predictable, and the narration takes considerable time to reach the important moments.Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVikram Sahidev puts in a sincere performance and handles the emotional portions reasonably well. He shows improvement in the action and serious sequences.Tarak Ponnappa is one of the better aspects of the film. His screen presence and intensity suit the gangster role, particularly in the confrontation scenes.Sandhya Vasishta gets a limited role and performs adequately. Indraja and the supporting cast are fine in their respective parts.Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewTrinadha Rao Nakkina's story uses a familiar rural action template. There are some effective emotional beats, but the screenplay lacks the sharpness required to make the drama consistently engaging.The film takes time to settle and several scenes feel stretched. The second half has a few emotional and action moments, but the predictable proceedings reduce their impact.Davzand's background score supports the intense portions, while the cinematography captures the rural atmosphere well. Editing should have been tighter, as the slow stretches affect the overall pace.Director Khagesh Tammineni succeeds in creating the required rustic setting and gets decent performances from the cast. However, the film needed a stronger screenplay, better pacing and more compelling conflict to leave a lasting impression.Anakapalli Movie: Highlights<ul><li>Rustic rural backdrop</li><li>Tarak Ponnappa's performance</li><li>Vikram Sahidev's sincere effort</li><li>A few emotional sequences</li><li>Background score</li></ul>Anakapalli Movie: Drawbacks<ul><li>Routine storyline</li><li>Predictable proceedings</li><li>Slow narration</li><li>Uneven screenplay</li><li>Lengthy scenes</li></ul>Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisOn the whole, Anakapalli has a promising rural backdrop and gets some support from the performances, particularly Vikram Sahidev and Tarak Ponnappa. However, the familiar storyline, predictable screenplay and slow narration prevent the film from turning its rustic setup into an engaging theatrical experience.The film works in patches, but the effective moments are not enough to overcome the weaknesses in the writing and pacing.

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Sigma(2026) Movie: What's BehindSundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah's Sigma directed by Jason Vijay is releasing on 2 October 2026. The film is attracting the attention of all as it happens to be the debut of Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and many Telugu celebrities praising his skills. Let us see what impact the film made on movie lovers.Sigma(2026) Movie: Story ReviewSigma story revolves around a youngster who struggles to repay his debts and what steps he takes to overcome them.Guru (Sundeep Kishan) in order to come out of the debts lands in a bigger problem. Where this leads to and what role Sam ( Faria Abdullah), Veerayya Reddy ( Sampath Raj), Vincent ( Shiv Pandit) form the interesting developments.Sigma(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSundeep Kishan got the role that offered nothing much to show variations. He got the similar kind of role which he played many times in his earlier films. He just passed through the motions with out offering nothing much. He did justice to his character as per the story.Faria Abdullah is just ok in her role. She couldn't be faulted because he role is badly written and got no chance to show her acting talent.The film stars numerous actors but all got limited roles. Raju Sundaram is ok with his role to entertain with his comic timing. Shiv Pandit as the villain can't up with blank expressions. Sampath Raj is fine in his role but he over acted at times.Sigma(2026) Movie: Technical ReviewSigma story is penned by Jason Vijay. The entire narration in the first half is just predictable. The first half highlighted the hero's problems and troubles and his scenes with the heroine. Even the other scenes featuring other actors ended up testing the patience of the viewers.The interval sequence though routine adds little interest. This sets the tone for the second half. Things hit the downhill in the second half with scenes coming in an artificial manner. The weak villains turn the film into a bore fest.The pre climax and climax adds no value. Everything looks silly and laughable. People heaven a sigh of relief when the film ends as they finally came out of the torture.Thaman's tunes didn't add value to the narration. All the songs turned extremely bad and failed to make an impact. His background music is a roller coaster ride. At times he elevated some scenes but most of the times he followed the same template.Krishan Vasanth's Cinematography is as per the narration. It is just in sync with the story. The editing of Praveen KL is decent to some extent in the first half but the second half left many unnecessary scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are just ok. Production values are below average.Sigma Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Nothing</li></ul>Sigma Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Story, Screenplay, Direction</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li><li>Weak Antagonists</li><li>Outdated Plot</li></ul>Sigma(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Sigma turns out to be failed formula. The performances disappoints in no time while director Jason Vijay who hails from Gen Z shocks all with this outdated duty. Many such films came earlier and he offered nothing new. His story turned out to be weak and Screenplay, Direction tuned below average. All the scenes and the entire narration became outdated and loaded with illogical sequences. Jason Vijay treated with beaten to death formula. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 rating for Sigma.&nbsp;

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Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: What's BehindThella Kaagitham comes with a youthful story built around teenage love and the consequences of an unexpected pregnancy. Harsh Roshan and Nakshatra lead the film, while the makers attempt to balance a serious subject with comedy and romance. The premise has enough scope for an engaging drama, but the execution becomes the deciding factor.Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: &nbsp;ReviewRamu (Harsh Roshan) and Aasha (Nakshatra) are school-going youngsters who fall in love. Their relationship takes an unexpected turn after they make a mistake, leaving them to face consequences far beyond what they imagined. The film follows their struggle and the people around them as they deal with the situation.The basic idea has emotional potential, but the screenplay takes a familiar route. The first half has some lighter moments and moves reasonably well, while the second half becomes predictable and loses its grip.Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewHarsh Roshan does well in the lead role and brings the required energy to the character. Nakshatra makes a decent debut and has good screen presence. Deepak Mali gets some entertaining moments, while the supporting cast performs adequately. Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewVijay Bulganin's music and background score are among the better aspects of the film. K.V. Guhan's cinematography is neat and suits the setting. The editing could have been sharper, particularly in the second half.The bigger issue lies with the writing and direction. The subject demands stronger emotional handling, but several scenes feel stretched and predictable. The film needed a tighter screenplay to make its central conflict work.Thella Kaagitham Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Harsh Roshan's performance</li><li>Nakshatra's screen presence</li><li>Music and background score</li><li>Some entertaining first-half portions</li></ul>Thella Kaagitham Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable writing</li><li>Slow second half</li><li>Weak emotional impact</li><li>Stretched scenes</li></ul>Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisThella Kaagitham starts with a subject that could have made for an engaging youthful drama, and the first half manages to keep things moving with comedy, romance and a few decent moments. Harsh Roshan is comfortable in his role, and Nakshatra makes a reasonably good impression in her debut.The problem is that the film never builds enough strength around its central conflict. Once the story moves into the more serious portions, the predictable writing becomes difficult to ignore. The emotional scenes do not land as strongly as intended, while the second half takes too long to reach its conclusion.There are a few positives in the performances and music, but they are not enough to overcome the screenplay issues. With a tighter narrative and more convincing emotional writing, the film could have made better use of its subject. CineJosh goes with a 2 rating for Thella Kaagitham.

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Tatvam(2026) Movie: What's BehindSmall budget film Tatvam is releasing on 2 October 2026. The film stars Dinesh Tej and Dhasvika Kinthalli under the direction of Arjun Kola. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers.Tatvam(2026) Movie: Story ReviewTatvam story revolves around the happenings in the life of the aspiring SI while investigating a case and where this leads to form the interesting developments.Kalyan, ( Dinesh Tej), aspires to be the SI and he lands in a murder mystery and his investigation leads to surprising revelations. What are those surprising revelations and what roles Soumya aka Bujjamma (,Dhasvika Kinthalli), president Murthy, Rangarao, Venkat Rao ( Kittayya), Lakshmana, Friend Bharat, Kishore Babu, Gopi ( Anand Bharathi), SI Bangaraju and others form the interesting part.Tatvam(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewDinesh Tej is good in the role of the cop. He showed good emotions and expressions as a police officer and also as the person who gets attracted towards a girl after a long time.Dhasvika Kinthalli looked good on the screen. However she got limited dialogues and screen presence. Others performed according to their roles.Tatvam(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewThe story of Tatwam is written by Arjun Kola. He tried to attract all with the murder mystery in the backdrop of rural atmosphere. He starts the narration in an interesting way and sets the tone for the investigation. The first half sails of smoothly in a slow and steady manner before it ends with the interesting twist setting the stage for the second half.The second half proceeds in a predictable way with the pressure from the top officials regarding investigation and the protagonist trying to get green signal from the female lead for his love. The film finally ends with the interesting development.The story though turns decent but the narration treads in a slow manner like serial like presentation. This diluted the intensity levels of the already predictable narration. The screenplay is uni dimensional and offered nothing new. Direction turned out to be average.The music of Chaitan Bharadwaj is melodious. The songs are very few and we shot in an appealing manner. His background music is in sync with the story and added value to the narration. Bharat Patti with his cinematography showed the rural and village atmosphere in a realistic and natural way. The editing of Viplav Nyshadam could have been better as there are many scenes and elements that are repetitive and slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are ok and production values are average.Tatvam Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Interesting Plot</li><li>Music</li><li>Cinematography</li></ul>Tatvam Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li></ul>Tatvam(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Tatvam turns out of be a routine murder mystery. The cast and crew tried their best to come up with a quality product. However, it seems the budget constraints prevented them from doing so. Director Arjun Kola came up with a murder mystery and tried to add spiritual touch but after couple of dialogues , he completely ignores it. He then tried to increase the interest levels with the investigation and blending it with romantic elements. Little fine-tuning of the script, including twists and turns would could make the film even better. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Tatvam.

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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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She is flooded with offers from all languages and is all set to romance Nandamuri hero Kalyan Ram in his next.

Speaking to scribes, Shalini said she is ready to do lip lock scenes but added a rider that she has no inhibitions if the filmmakers don't objectify women and justify the scenes.

Shalini differentiated between glamour and skin show saying people look glamorous even in sarees. When asked about her marriage, she said she has no marriage plans adding she suffers from marriage phobia.

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