&nbsp;&nbsp;Krithi Shetty shares her dream role. Krithi Shetty with her cute looks and impactful performances made an impression with her debut film Super30 and then entered Tollywood and created a sensation with her debut film Uppena. She starred in films like Bangarraju and Shyam Singha Roy but of late she is reeling under string of flops.Krithi Shetty speaking to scribes shared her dream role. She said " I love my profession a lot. I am doing everything what it takes to become a strong actress. My aim is to bring changes in the lives of people with my roles. I have strength to play powerful and emotional roles. However my dream role is completely different. I like to star in the role of a warrior or a princess. I already readied a plan for it and am waiting for someone to call. If I get a chance in such role, I will start shooting in just two weeks"- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

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Krithi Shetty shares her dream role

Krithi Shetty game for this role

&nbsp;&nbsp;Chiranjeevi furious over AI fake videos. The AI technology despite its advantages, is being used for illegal means to trouble and torment people. Many are creating AI fake videos and it is becoming difficult to findout the real and fake ones and the damage is being done. Many are using it to tarnish the image of celebrities and commoners alike.Mega Star Chiranjeevi expressed his furious feelings over AI fake videos. He posted in the following wayI am deeply disturbed by the use of AI to create degrading and morphed videos of a woman. Such acts are cruel, shameful and completely unacceptable. I strongly condemn them.This is not an issue concerning just one individual or one film. Today, it has happened to someone else. Tomorrow, it could happen to you, me or anyone we know. We cannot remain silent simply because it has not affected us personally. Every one of us has a responsibility to stand against this abuse.Those who create such content and those who deliberately spread or amplify it must be held accountable under the law. This cannot be dismissed as a joke or treated as entertainment.I will take this matter up with the Telugu Film Chamber, the Producers’ Council and our affiliated industry bodies, and recommend the formation of a dedicated committee and support cell. Working closely with Cyber Crime authorities, this team should support those affected, coordinate efforts to remove such content and pursue legal action against those responsible.The entire Telugu film fraternity must come together for this effort. Our associations, artists, technicians, audiences and fans all have a role to play. I also urge the Central and State Governments to take strong and effective measures against the misuse of AI for such abuse.Please do not watch, download, share or circulate these videos, even with the intention of condemning them. Report them to the respective platforms and Cyber Crime authorities instead.Protecting human dignity is our collective responsibility. Let us stand together, speak up and act. NTR recently issued a strong warning over the misuse of the song Chuttamalle by AI. He posted He wrote, "Disgusting, sick and shameless. In a land that worships women as mothers and goddesses, where 'Matrudevo Bhava' is not just a phrase but a part of our culture, some people have fallen so low that they are using AI to disrespect a woman in the most degrading way possible. Using AI to create something this vile is shameful beyond words."He continued, "To the scumbags behind this morphed Chuttamalle video, I will not spare any of you. I will take every possible legal action against those who created it and those who are spreading it. Please do not watch, share or engage with such content. Today it is someone else. Tomorrow, it could be your mother, sister, wife or daughter.""This is a serious issue, and I urge all the state governments and the Government of India to act strongly and bring in strict regulations against the misuse of AI."- Pramod Nandivada

Mega Star strong take on AI fake videos

Chiranjeevi furious over AI fake videos

&nbsp;Vishwak Sen’s ambitious slasher thriller Cult has completed its shooting, marking a major milestone ahead of its October 30 worldwide theatrical release. The actor is directing and headlining the project, which is being presented as an ambitious new entry into India’s slasher genre.Several crucial sequences were filmed for 40–50 days on a specially constructed grand set at Ramoji Film City. Hundreds of models participated in these large scale portions, with the makers promising intense action, violence and suspense. The teaser has already generated curiosity around Cult’s dark cinematic world.Ravi Basrur, known for KGF and Salaar, provides the music and background score, while Sachin, associated with the sound design of Animal, handles sound design. Tharun Bhascker has penned the dialogues, adding his distinctive writing style to Vishwak Sen’s dark and unconventional vision.Produced by Sandeep Kakarala under Tarak Cinemas, Cult stars Gayatri Bharadwaj, Murali Sharma, Sreekanth Iyengar, Tarak Ponnappa and Pragathi in important roles. The film is being prepared in multiple Indian and foreign languages, with the makers targeting a global theatrical rollout on October 30, 2026. - Veda &nbsp;

Vishwak Slasher Film Done With Filming

Vishwak Sen Wraps Cult Shooting

&nbsp;&nbsp;Keerthy Suresh is set to enter the OTT space with Akka, an intense period crime thriller also featuring Radhika Apte. Set in 1980s South India, the series explores a fictional town called Pernuru, where powerful women control the criminal underworld. The project marks Keerthy’s streaming debut.Written and directed by debutant Dharmaraj Shetty, Akka revolves around a powerful sisterhood of gangster queens whose established order faces an unexpected threat. Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte headline the series, with Tanvi Azmi and Anshumaan Pushkar also appearing in important roles.Akka has reportedly locked October 30, 2026 as its Netflix premiere date. The series was announced in November 2023 and has been in production for nearly three years. Bollywood Hungama reported the October 30 premiere, while Netflix and YRF’s official page currently provide the project details.Produced by YRF Entertainment, Akka promises a gritty combination of revenge, power struggles, violence and survival. The arrival of an outsider threatens Pernuru’s women-led criminal empire, triggering betrayals and a fierce battle for control. The series also marks Keerthy and Radhika’s first collaboration, making the Netflix release highly anticipated. - Veda

Keerthy Suresh Akka OTT Release Date Locked

Keerthy Suresh Powerful Gangster Crime Drama Arrival Date

&nbsp;&nbsp; Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming action drama Dada is progressing rapidly under director Gopichand Malineni. The actor recently recovered from an injury sustained during filming and is set to resume shooting in Mysuru. Reports indicate that Balakrishna will join the schedule from October 5, with important action sequences planned.Dada is being produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and reunites Balakrishna with Gopichand Malineni after Veera Simha Reddy. Set against an 1980s Mumbai backdrop, the film features Kajal Aggarwal, Manchu Manoj, Samuthirakani, Sarathkumar and others. Thaman is composing the music.The Mysuru schedule is expected to include major action and dramatic portions before the team moves to Andhra Pradesh to complete pending work, including the previously interrupted Kakinada schedule.Despite the shooting disruption, the makers have officially locked December 24, 2026, as Dada’s worldwide theatrical release date. With a Christmas release, Balakrishna’s mass image and the Malineni combination, expectations remain high for a strong theatrical opening. - Veda

NBK Ready To Roar In DADA Shoot

Dada Shooting Resumes With Nandamuri Balakrishna Return

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bollywood actress Kiara Advani made her Telugu debut with Bharat Ane Nenu in 2018, opposite Mahesh Babu, earning popularity among Telugu audiences. She later reunited with Ram Charan for Vinaya Vidheya Rama and Game Changer. While her Telugu films delivered mixed results, she continued expanding her presence across Indian cinema.Kiara’s latest South Indian outing, Toxic, paired her with Kannada star Yash and marked her Kannada debut. The pan-India project further underlined her interest in multilingual cinema. However, reports now claim that she has recently declined a major Telugu opportunity, with scheduling reportedly cited as the immediate reason behind the decision.Industry speculation suggests Kiara is becoming increasingly selective about her post marriage film choices, preferring characters offering stronger scope for performance rather than roles designed mainly around commercial requirements. However, claims that she has completely decided to stay away from Tollywood for two years remain unconfirmed and should be treated as speculation.Kiara continues to have major Hindi and pan Indian commitments, including Don 3 and other projects in development. Her career also demonstrates that she remains open to South Indian cinema when the role and project appeal to her. Therefore, a strong Telugu script could potentially bring her back to Tollywood in the future. - Veda

Popular Beauty Staying Away From Tollywood

Kiara Advani’s Telugu Journey Faces Fresh Speculation

&nbsp;&nbsp; Mandaadi, starring Soori and Suhas, is a coastal sports action drama directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi. Released on September 10, 2026, the film marked Suhas’s Tamil debut and became Soori’s highest grossing film as a lead actor. The makers announced worldwide gross collections exceeding ₹140 crore.Trade estimates place Mandaadi’s production cost around ₹45–50 crore. Its reported break even target was around ₹80 crore India net. The film crossed that benchmark during its theatrical run, moving firmly into the recovery and profit zone.Netflix has acquired Mandaadi’s post theatrical digital rights. Reports suggest an October 9 premiere in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam, although Netflix and the filmmakers had not officially confirmed that date at the time of reporting. Trade reports also peg the Netflix deal at approximately ₹32 crore, though this figure is not officially disclosed.Mandaadi follows fisherman and traditional boat racer Muthukaali, played by Soori, who returns to defend his community in a high stakes coastal race. Suhas plays rival Saattapuli, while Sathyaraj, Mahima Nambiar and Ravindra Vijay play key roles. The film has crossed ₹140 crore worldwide, with India gross above ₹110 crore. - Veda &nbsp;

Blockbuster Tamil Film OTT Streaming Details

Soori Suhas Mandaadi On OTT From This Day

Four Rivers Six Ranges, directed by Tibetan filmmaker Shenpenn Khymsar, revisits the Chushi Gangdruk resistance and its role in protecting the Dalai Lama during his 1959 escape from Tibet to India. The historical action drama focuses on ordinary Tibetans who joined the armed resistance, bringing a lesser known chapter of Tibetan history to audiences.The film was shot covertly in Nepal’s Mustang region, where the resistance historically operated. Khymsar reportedly obtained permissions using the dummy title The Himalayan Robin Hood and compressed a planned 45 day schedule into just 19 days because of surveillance concerns. Much of the cast consisted of first time performers selected through social media.Four Rivers Six Ranges premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam before reaching Indian theatres. Reports say its India release, initially planned for September 11, was postponed to September 18 around Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit for the BRICS summit. PVR INOX confirmed the postponement but did not provide specific information about alleged government pressure.The film has also renewed attention on Tibet as India and China work to stabilize bilateral ties. Its story intersects with continuing debates over Tibetan identity and the Dalai Lama’s succession. The 91 year old spiritual leader has said the institution will continue, while Beijing maintains that it has a role in recognizing his successor. - Veda &nbsp;

 The Film That Frightening China Also Delayed In India

Four Rivers Six Ranges Brings Forgotten Tibetan Resistance to Screen

Sai Pallavi is preparing for a major theatrical comeback with two highly anticipated pan India films arriving within weeks. After Thandel and her Hindi debut Ek Din, the actress has focused heavily on Ramayana. Her November lineup now includes Ramayana: Rise of a Legend and OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood.Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Rise of a Legend stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita. The first installment is scheduled for a worldwide release on November 6, while India’s theatrical release is planned around the Diwali period, underlining the project’s enormous global ambitions.Just two weeks later, Sai Pallavi will return with Dhanush and Mammootty in Rajkumar Periasamy’s OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood. The pan Indian action thriller also features Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah. Its release has now been officially shifted to November 20 after previously being scheduled for October 16.Interestingly, both projects are designed as multi part cinematic ventures, giving Sai Pallavi substantial opportunities across ambitious stories. OM is produced by Shraddha Agrawal, Dhanush and Azmat Jagmag, with music by Sai Abhyankkar. She also has Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film Inji Vellam with Vijay Sethupathi which is scheduled to release on January 7, adding to her busy pan India slate. This marks her third release after Ramayana Part 1 and OM part 1 in two months. - Veda

Sai Pallavi Set For Three Releases In Two Months

 Dual Double Bonanza From Sai Pallavi

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s proposed collaboration with director Srikanth Odela has reportedly entered a phase of uncertainty following the mixed response to The Paradise. The project, which was previously announced with Nani as presenter, generated considerable excitement after Odela’s success with Dasara and his promise to create a memorable film with Chiranjeevi.However, reports suggest that the project’s immediate future could change after The Paradise received a lukewarm response despite a strong opening. The film, starring Nani, Kayadu Lohar and Mohan Babu, crossed ₹160 crore worldwide, but divided audiences. Srikanth Odela had earlier confirmed that his Chiranjeevi project was planned after The Paradise.Amid the uncertainty, speculation has emerged that Buchi Babu Sana could potentially take over Chiranjeevi’s project. However, there is currently no official confirmation from Chiranjeevi, Buchi Babu or the production team. In fact, an earlier report specifically dismissed similar claims, stating that Buchi Babu was committed to developing his next project for Ram Charan.For now, Chiranjeevi’s immediate priority remains Kaaka, directed by Bobby Kolli and scheduled for January 13, 2027. The Megastar also has other commitments, while the Srikanth Odela project remains surrounded by speculation. Buchi Babu, meanwhile, recently directed Ram Charan’s Peddi. Until an official announcement arrives, claims of a replacement should be treated as industry buzz rather than confirmed news. - Veda &nbsp;

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Peddi Director As Frontrunner For Megastar Project 

Chiranjeevi, Buchi Babu Film Rumours Add Fresh Twist

The Andhra Pradesh government has revived the long pending Nandi Awards, covering the years 2017 to 2024 after an eight year gap. Recent reports indicate that the government initially proposed two production awards and two Special Jury Awards annually for this period, while the 2025 awards will return to a broader format.The decision follows demands from sections of the Telugu film industry for wider recognition. The Nandi Awards traditionally include Gold, Silver and Bronze honours for the top three feature films. The latest government plan is intended to restart the awards process, with committees being constituted before selection and ceremonies targeted for December 2026.The NTR National Award remains one of Andhra Pradesh’s major honours for outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. Recent reports say the government has also approved the NTR, B.N. Reddy, Nagireddy - Chakrapani and Raghupathi Venkaiah awards as part of the broader awards programme, with the NTR honour carrying ₹5 lakh and the others ₹2 lakh each.The renewed awards programme will cover 46 film categories, while television awards will span 48 categories. Industry representatives have nevertheless sought comprehensive recognition for every pending year, including additional lifetime and national honours. The government’s final implementation and award selections will become clearer once committees complete the evaluation process. - Veda &nbsp;

AP Government To Include NTR Awards In Nandi Awards 2017-2024

Nandi Awards From 2017 To 2024 Get Revised Format

SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi has generated fresh excitement after the filmmaker praised Mahesh Babu’s portrayal of Rudhra during an interaction with film students at Penn State University in USA. Rajamouli revealed that he initially expected 100 percent from the superstar, but Mahesh surprised him by delivering what he described as 200 percent.Rajamouli also explained that he does not cast actors simply because they are superstars, instead choosing performers who suit his characters. Speaking about Mahesh, he said the actor exceeded his expectations and brought unexpected depth to Rudhra. The comments have intensified curiosity surrounding the character and Mahesh’s performance in Varanasi.Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha. The film combines action, adventure, fantasy and mythology, with its story involving a global journey and an asteroid threat to Varanasi. The extensive production has already attracted international attention.The project is being produced by KL Narayana under Durga Arts, with music by Oscar winning composer MM Keeravani. Rajamouli has confirmed Varanasi for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027. With Mahesh’s reported physical preparation, Rajamouli’s demanding filmmaking process and the film’s enormous scale, expectations remain exceptionally high. - Veda

SSMB Exceeded SSR Expectations

Rajamouli Praises Mahesh Babu Performance As Rudhra In Varanasi

The First Signal teaser of Chandrayaan has unveiled a quirky comedy adventure rooted in Telangana. Presented by Venu Udugula after Raju Weds Rambai, the film follows three ordinary youngsters whose extraordinary ambition leads them toward an unbelievable mission: building a homemade rocket in Mandamarri and attempting to reach the moon.The teaser expands the film’s eccentric premise with experiments involving everyday objects, including bike tyres, pressure cookers and dumbbells. The youngsters even create their own humorous version of ISRO, calling it “MSRO,” while their unconventional preparations reportedly include attempting to send a chicken into space. The resulting chaos promises plenty of comedy.Chandrayaan features Shiva Kumar Dheekonda, Swapna Priyadarshini, Ravi Sivateja, Vamsidhar, Lokesh and Balagam Satyanarayana. Praveen Molaka produces the film under Simba Screen Stories, while Srinath Chandrasekhar handles direction, story, screenplay and dialogues. Harsha Praveen composes the music, with Srinivasa B. as cinematographer and Pullarao Dasari as editor.The film’s Telangana flavour, village setting and unusual space adventure premise distinguish it from conventional Telugu comedy stories. Earlier promotional material also featured the Telangana rooted song “Rama Rama Rama Uyyaalo,” sung by Kanakavva, Srinija Bhaduri and Lasya. Chandrayaan is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 30, 2026, with the teaser deliberately keeping its final outcome under wraps. - Veda &nbsp;

First Signal From Chandrayaan Offers Quirky Caper

Chandrayaan First Signal Teaser Introduces a Crazy Moon Mission

Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion has delivered a powerful opening at the Indian box office, collecting ₹66.75 crore net and around ₹77 crore gross on Day 1. Released on Gandhi Jayanti, the Abhishek Pathak directed thriller benefited from the national holiday and strong franchise anticipation.The third and final Hindi chapter brings Ajay Devgn back as Vijay Salgaonkar, alongside Tabu, Shriya Saran and Jaideep Ahlawat. Strong advance bookings had already indicated substantial audience interest, with pre release domestic bookings crossing ₹50 crore. The film has subsequently emerged as Devgn’s biggest opening day performer.The opening also reflects the enduring popularity of the Drishyam franchise, which has built a loyal audience around Vijay’s efforts to protect his family. However, comparisons with Jawan and Pushpa 2 require context: Jawan opened at ₹65.50 crore net in Hindi, while Pushpa 2 set the Hindi benchmark with ₹72 crore net.With strong audience reactions reported after release, the coming weekend will determine whether Drishyam: The Conclusion can maintain its exceptional momentum. Trade estimates had earlier suggested a potentially ₹300 crore plus domestic lifetime, although actual collections will depend on weekday holds, audience word of mouth and competition. - Veda

Drishyam The Conclusion First Day Worldwide Boxoffice Collection

Drishyam The Conclusion Opens to a Massive Box Office Response

Mohabbat, the upcoming Telugu musical love story starring Santosh Raja and Shreyas Sen, has unveiled its teaser. Produced by Afroz Shaik under ABS Productions and directed by MAK, the film is inspired by real events from Rayalaseema and promises an emotional romantic drama rooted in the region’s distinctive atmosphere.Actor Navdeep launched the Mohabbat teaser in Hyderabad alongside director Karuna Kumar. The event featured producer Afroz Shaik, executive producer Saleem Shaik, cinematographer YS Krishna, writer Kalam and members of the cast and crew, including Ajay Ghosh, Eshwar Sai, Manoj, Satwik and others.The teaser presents Mohabbat as a romance driven by emotion, relationships and dramatic circumstances rather than a conventional commercial love story. Its Rayalaseema setting and real life inspiration provide the film with a grounded identity, while the promotional material places considerable emphasis on the lead pair and the emotional journey surrounding their relationship.The teaser also highlights the film’s musical dimension, supported by Sunil Kashyap’s score. YS Krishna handles cinematography, while Vara Prasad works on editing, with lyrics by Bhasyasree and Kalam. The makers are yet to announce the theatrical release date, but Mohabbat is expected to reach audiences soon. - Veda

Mohabbat Teaser Comprises Strong Emotional Promise

Mohabbat Teaser : Highlights Music and Emotion

Jr NTR has strongly condemned an AI morphed video using footage from Chuttamalle, his popular romantic song with Janhvi Kapoor from Devara: Part 1. The manipulated clip reportedly digitally alters Janhvi’s appearance to create sexually explicit imagery that was never part of the original song.Reacting on X, Jr NTR called the video “disgusting, sick and shameless” and warned its creators and distributors of legal action. He urged people not to watch, share or engage with such material, stressing that AI misuse can target anyone and cause serious harm.Chuttamalle is the romantic melody from Koratala Siva Directorial 2024 action drama Devara: Part 1. Composed by Anirudh Ravichander, written by Ramajogayya Sastry and sung by Shilpa Rao, the song features the chemistry between NTR and Janhvi against scenic coastal and wilderness backdrops.The controversy has renewed concerns about non consensual AI generated sexual content targeting public figures. NTR has called for stronger government regulations against AI misuse, while Janhvi has pursued legal protection. The episode highlights growing challenges surrounding deepfakes, digital identity and responsible use of generative technology. - Veda

 NTR Condemns Chuttamalle AI Deepfake

NTR Strong Warning

&nbsp;&nbsp;Aishwarya Lekshmi on her presence in Raaka. Allu Arjun's Raaka directed by Atlee is the cynosure of all eyes. The film stars Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Mrunal Thakur in important roles.Rumours have been on that Aishwarya Lekshmi is also part of the project and she will be seen in negative role. When queried about it, Aishwarya reacted "No, I am not part of the film. Somebody please cast me in the film."Exciting reports are coming that King Khan Shah Rukh Khan will also be part of the project. Mrunal Thakur is set to lead the modern-day narrative, the historical Vedic segment .In the film's Puranic Vedic era, Deepika reportedly portrays a pregnant woman fighting for survival, whose arc intersects directly with Rashmika’s character, who functions as a guide and protector. Meanwhile, Janhvi essays a tribal queen operating as a key authority figure in the ancient timeline, contrasting with Thakur’s contemporary narrative arc.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Hot beauty craves for role in Raaka

Aishwarya Lekshmi on her presence in Raaka

&nbsp;&nbsp; Salman Maatruboohmi gets NOC from GOI. Salman Khan's Maatrubhoomi directed by Apoorva Lakhia has been in censor problems due to Indo-China elements. Many felt that the makers have lost hope and they decided to move ahead with their next projects. According to the latest, it is coming out that Maatrubhoomi got a NOC from the Government of India.A source shared . “The officials of the I&amp;B Ministry are now satisfied with the new version of Maatrubhumi submitted by the makers. Hence, they gave an NOC to the war saga last week. This means that the film can now be made available for public consumption.”The makers are now planning to release the film during 13 November after Diwali. Maatrubhoomi &nbsp;was initially announced as Battle of Galwan and was based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops.The makers poster showed "A soldier's promise. A family's strength.A nation's pride.#SalmanKhan #Maatrubhumi". But surprisingly the name of the director went missing. Instead, it simply carries the credit, "A Film By Salman Khan Films."The film is based on accounts from the book India's Most Fearless 3 by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh. Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, and Harshil Sha are playing important roles in the film.- Pramod Nandivada

Finally GOI clears Salman film

Salman Maatruboohmi gets NOC from GOI

&nbsp;&nbsp;Malavika Mohanan shares her Pocket Novel journey, Malavika Mohanan is starring in Pocket Novel along with Vijay Sethupathi. She finished shooting for her role and she penned a heartfelt note.She posted "Some films become a little world of their own while you’re making them, and I feel incredibly lucky to have been a part of this one. Something I’ve learned along the way is that the people you make films with are more important than simply making films. You spend months with an entire team, sharing so many hours every day, getting to know each other, eating together, talking for hours, having good days and bad days, and going through emotional highs and lows together. Before you know it, they become your home away from home," wrote Malavika, who added, "Vijay Sethupathi thank you for being the most caring and giving co-actor. Having been through this journey with you, I cannot imagine having been a part of this process with anybody else. You have been so encouraging, sweet and yet have always created such a comfortable space for me to explore and get it right no matter how long it took or how hard it was. We’ve been a part of two films together- Petta and Master, but never got to share screen space with each other so this one has been long due. And what a beautiful one it’s been."Ilayaraja is the music director for the film directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, SD Ezhilmathy under the Tyler Durden and Kino Fist banner are bankrolling the project.- Pramod Nandivada

Malavika Mohanan own Pocket Novel

Malavika Mohanan shares her Pocket Novel journey

&nbsp;&nbsp; Tollywood actresses prefer Malayalam films for challenging roles. Bhagyashree Borse made her presence felt in Akhil's Lenin and earlier starred in Dulqer Salmaan's Kaantha.She shared her excitement on working with Malayalam actor Mohanlal and sharing her photo with him , posted “Dearest Mohanlal sir, to be your co-actor feels like a blessing. Every day of the shoot, I get to see cinema through your eyes and learn from you. You are truly gifted, sir.”She is now starring in Mohanlal's Operation Ganga. Anushka Shetty earlier starred in Kathanar which marked her entry into Mollywood. Tamannaah made her debut with Bandra while Krithi Shetty made her debut with Ajayante Randam Moshanam. Anjali earlier starred in Iratta.On actresses preferring Malayalam films, Hemanth says “Malayalam films offer challenging roles,” He continued “Every actor wants to work in Malayalam films because they offer challenging roles and refreshing stories and opportunities to showcase their craft instead of just being a glam prop. Today, language is becoming less important when the content is strong. We are clearly in the era of multilingual cinema, and actresses are also expanding their horizons.”He added “Malayalam films are being embraced by non-Malayali audiences in a big way, signaling the rise of new-age cinema. Subtitles have removed much of the language barrier, and audiences have become accustomed to watching Malayalam films on OTT platforms. Malayalam cinema is truly back in the spotlight.” &nbsp;

Tollywood beauties game for Mollywood challenges

Tollywood actresses prefer Malayalam films for challenging roles

&nbsp;&nbsp;How Friday releases are performing. On 2 October 2026, more than 9 films released and they included Sigma, Dorothy, Anakapalli, Thella Kaagitham, SI Yugandhar, Premane Oorilo, Sanchari, Don't Trouble The Trouble and Drishyam-The Conclusion.The results of these films are out and let us find out the status of Friday releases. Setting aside the talk of collections of these films, among the 9 films, Thella Kaagidham, Don't Trouble The Trouble and Sigma have taken the lead. Anakapalli had the bad experience as many shows got cancelled due to lack of people. In some places only 5000 numbers were seen.This shows that despite the mixed reviews for Fahadh Faasil's Don't Trouble The Trouble and Jason Vijay's Sigma, the star power is making people to watch the films. Fahadh Faasil's Don't Trouble The Trouble is promoted by top stars like Balakrishna, NTR, Mahesh Babu and others while Jason Vijay, son of Tamil Nadu CM Vijay made his debut as director with Sigma.- Pramod Nandivada

Status of Friday releases

How Friday releases are performing

&nbsp;&nbsp;Jailer 2 US bookings in fullswing. Super Star Rajinikanth's upcoming project Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar is racing for a grand release on 15 October as a Dasara special.Already expectations are high on the project as it is the sequel to the hit film Jailer. Now inside talk is the USA bookings for the film has been opened and in just two days the film grossed &nbsp;$165K .The film's trailer will be coming on 5 October. Already, the film's songs and teaser got good response. The film's music is tuned by Anirudh Ravichander and stars &nbsp;Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi, SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Yogi Babu, Ramya Krishnan and Vidya Balan.Norah Fatehi is sizzling in a special song and Hrithik Roshan in an important role in the film. &nbsp;Nirmal handles editing and Vijay Kartik Kannan serves as cinematographer. The film is bankrolled on Sun Pictures banner.- Pramod Nandivada

Jailer 2 US bookings in fullswing

Jailer 2 US bookings starts

&nbsp;&nbsp;Nani readies for Bloody Romeo. Natural Star Nani who recently flexed his muscles as Jadal at the box office with his film The Paradise directed by Srikanth Odela, is now getting ready for his next.It is known that he is starring in Bloody Romeo under the direction of Sujeeth. Expectations are high on the project as Sujeeth is known for his stylish portrayal of his protagonists. According to the latest, Nani is gearing up for the shoot for the film's first schedule.The film's regular shoot will start from November and Nani will transform his look for his role. The role is physically demanding and he is all set to unleash his power once again.Reports have it that the film will have Prithviraj Sukumaran in a powerful role. The film is produced by Venkat Boyanapalli under his Niharika Entertainment banner.Inside talk is the film's shooting will take place in London and Nani has already allocated dates for the same. Nani is playing the role of a powerful gangster in the film.- Pramod Nandivada

Natural Star gears up Bloody Romeo

Nani readies for Bloody Romeo 

&nbsp;Keerthy Suresh who recently made her presence felt in a powerful role in Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy is now coming to thrill all with her film Sathyavan Savithri.The film stars Mysskin in the lead role and is helmed by newcomer Praveen S. Vijaay. The film which was supposed to release longtime back on 24 July 2026 got delayed due to various reasons.Now, the makers released the new date. The film will be releasing on 20 November 2026. The film is a court room drama and laces Keerthy and Mysskin in the world of law, with both actors playing lawyers. The film reportedly revolves around Keerthy’s character, a spirited and optimistic woman who takes up a significant case despite being emotionally affected by her past. The case sets off a series of events that alter the course of her life.The film stars Charukesh, Bala Saravanan, Shilpa Manjunath, Madhusudhanan, R Sundararajan, Brigida, Mala Parvathi and A Venkates in important roles.- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

Keerthy Suresh Sathyavan Savithiri locks new date

 Keerthy Suresh Sathyavan Savithiri release date revealed

Kanndada director Prashanth Neel and hero Yash weaved a magic with the most powerful mass entertainer KGF. The remarkable success of the film led the hero and director duo join hands for KGF chapter 2.

As announced earlier, a special surprise was unveiled by film's at 11 am on Friday. A fist of a man was shown in the pic in which the ring finger has a ring that has a lion symbol&nbsp; engraved on it.&nbsp;

Also, the poster reads Adheera's look would be unveiled at 10 am on July 29. But then, who is this Adheera? Reports say, Adheera is the name of the antagonist in the film.&nbsp;

A couple of days ago, it was rumoured that Bollywood's senior star Sanjay Dutt would play an important role in the film. It's now, believed that Adheera is none other than Sanjay's character in the movie. Let's wait if this gossip is found correct or not on July 29.

KGF 2's Adheera First Look on July 29

Who Is This Adheera from KGF 2?

India's biggest multi-starrer RRR is on the brisk pace of its shoot. On the other hand, the pre release business offers are astonishing the trade. Some days ago, it was speculated that RRR's theatrical rights might fetch Rs.65 crores to makers from the Overseas area.&nbsp;
And the grapevine is that the deal would be okayed this week and producer DVV Danayya would receive his first instalment of advance Rs.30 crores from Overseas distributors. This is said to be an all time record advance for any filmmaker till date. A Dubai based distribution company named Force Company has reportedly acquired Overseas theatricals of the film.&nbsp;
As we know, Mega Power Star Ram Charan is essaying Alluri Seetharamaraju's role while Young Tiger NTR sports Komaram Bheem role in this period entertainer. Keeravani is composing music of the film. The movie is being directed by Rajamouli on DVV Entertainment.

Danayya Receives Astronomical Advance for RRR!

Danayya Receives 1st Advance for RRR!

&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.

Anakapalli Review

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;

Sigma Review

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.

Thella Kaagitham

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.

Tatvam Review

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.

Dorothy Review

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

Don't Trouble The Trouble Review

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

 Anumana Pakshi Review

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

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

Secret Soldier Review

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

Happy Journey Review

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

Missing Meghana Review

Maverick director Puri Jagannadh's latest offing iSmart Shankar has turned out to be the blockbuster. Though the film is doing equally well in all areas, there must be a special mention on film's collections in Nizam area. 

According to the reports, the film collected Rs.12 crore share in Nizam alone. On a whole, the film minted Rs.33 crores world wide share so far and has fair chances to breach Rs.40 crore share mark in its full run. The film did a pre release theatrical business Rs.20 crores. 

Nabha Natesh and Nidhi Agarwal have done female leads in this film. Puri Jagannadh, himself, bankrolled the film in association with Charmme.Puri and Ram are likely to work together again for Double iSmart, the sequel of iSmart Shankar.

iSmart Shankar Rocking in Nizam