Rakul Preet Singh has denied reports linking her to Income Tax Department searches involving offices associated with filmmaker Vashu Bhagnani and actor producer Jackky Bhagnani. Responding on social media, the actress said the reports connecting her to the searches are false and clarified that she has no involvement in the matter.Rakul said her Army background shaped her values and that she built her career without a film industry godfather. She also stated that she has consistently complied with tax laws and has been paying taxes since she was around 20. Her statement came amid speculation following reports about the Bhagnani related searches.The actress strongly rejected allegations that she handled illegal foreign cash transactions for any production company. She also denied holding benami properties in India or overseas on behalf of others. Rakul further stated that she has never accepted property as a gift and said receiving expensive gifts conflicts with her personal principles.Rakul expressed disappointment over what she described as inaccurate reporting and appealed to media organisations to remove false stories and publish factual information. She warned that irresponsible reports can damage a person’s reputation and livelihood. With her clarification, Rakul has sought to distance herself from the Income Tax proceedings and related online speculation. - Veda &nbsp;

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Rakul Refutes Allegations of Illegal Transactions

Rakul Preet Singh Denies Income Tax Raid Link

&nbsp;Sivakarthikeyan has triggered fresh political speculation after meeting nearly 3,000 fans and members of his fan association at an event in Porur, Chennai. However, the actor made no political announcement. Instead, he spoke about personal goals, discipline, education and responsibility, leaving his political intentions unclear for now.The gathering comes amid growing discussions about Kollywood personalities entering Tamil Nadu politics. Actor Vijay has already entered into politics and became CM of Tamil Nadu, while Raghava Lawrence has previously spoken about his interest in public service. Sivakarthikeyan, however, has not announced any political organisation or electoral plans.Addressing students and fans, Sivakarthikeyan credited their support for his journey and encouraged youngsters to remain focused despite criticism. He stressed the importance of setting clear goals and continuing to work toward them instead of being distracted by negative opinions or social-media commentary surrounding their lives.The actor also urged students to prioritise education, build successful careers and achieve financial independence while keeping their families at the centre of their lives. He suggested that gaining knowledge can broaden perspectives and help youngsters reduce unnecessary social media distractions. For now, his political entry remains purely speculative. - Veda &nbsp;

 Buzz Intensifies About SK Political Entry

Sivakarthikeyan Fan Meet Sparks Political Speculation

Mega Star Chiranjeevi is set to flex his muscles at the box office turning Kaaka. The film directed by Bobby is increasing the curiosity levels among movie lovers as Chiranjeevi and Bobby earlier came up with a mass entertainer Waltair Veerayya which turned out to be a big hit.Kaaka shooting is in full swing and according to the latest, the makers welcomed Bollywood Star Anurag Kashyap into the project . Confirming the same, the makers shared the snap of Anurag Kashyap and Bobby holding intense discussions.Anurag Kashyap is known for his impactful and captivating performances. Anaswara Rajan, Nivetha Pethuraj, Sunil and Getup Srinu are &nbsp;playing important roles in the film for which the music is tuned by Thaman.The film is slated for a spectacular release on 13 January 2027 as Sankranthi treat.The film is bankrolled on &nbsp;KVN Productions banner 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

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Bollywood Star enters Kaaka 

Anurag Kashyap boards Kaaka

Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are coming together to entertain movie lovers with their upcoming film titled Ranabaali. The film is helmed by Rahul Sankratiyan of Taxiwala fame. The film is slated for a spectacular release on 16 October as Dasara special. The makers are promoting the film in a never seen manner and the videos released revealing the theme of the project generated interest among viewers. Today the makers came up with the update on the film's trailer. They revealed that the trailer will be released on 8 October.The makers posted "The folklore will finally be revealed on October 8th.The Legend of the Cursed Land will be unleashed". They released a new intense poster of Vijay Devarakonda from the film.Expectations are high on the project as it happens to be Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna 's first after their marriage. Vijay Devarakonda is pinning all his hopes on this film as his previous films didn't do well at the box office .Ajay-Atul is tuning music for the film produced by Mythri Movie Makers is producing the film, while T-Series presenting it.---- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

Ranabaali trailer gets launch date

Ranabaali trailer loading

&nbsp;&nbsp;Boyapati on Akhanda 3. Boyapati Srinu and Balakrishna came with many successful commercial entertainers. Movie lovers cannot forget the sensation Akhanda created at the box office right after the end of the Covid pandemic.It pulled out people who were scared to come out of their homes and enjoy the film in theatres. The film turned out to be a big hit even with out the hike in ticket rates.The film's Hindi dubbed version on YouTube and channels got good response making the duo to come with the sequel Akhanda 2. They turned the film more grander and released it in various languages. However the sequel turned out to be a disaster.In the midst of all this, Boyapati Srinu on his visit to Tirumala spoke about Akhanda 3. He said the third part will happen but it still not happen immediately. Boyapati is keen not to rush the things and iron out the mistakes in the second part and come with a powerful story to connect chords with all sections of movie lovers and score a hit at the box office.&nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Boyapati on Akhanda 3

Exciting info about Akhanda 3

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vijay Sethupathi’s Baththa has earned strong audience and critical appreciation since its October 1 release. Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, the period action comedy drama has collected ₹10.05 crore India net and ₹11.68 crore gross worldwide in four days, according to trade tracking. Sunday delivered its highest single day collection so far.Baththa opened modestly but improved steadily, with Day 4 generating ₹3.10 crore net and ₹3.60 crore gross in India. Tamil Nadu remained its strongest market, contributing ₹3 crore gross on Sunday. Positive word of mouth appears to be helping the film build momentum, although its overall numbers remain moderate for a Vijay Sethupathi starrer.Set in 1986 Madras, Baththa follows a feared gangster accidentally trapped inside a deserted school restroom by an eight year old boy. Their unexpected relationship becomes the emotional heart of the film. Reviews have praised Vijay Sethupathi’s performance, the child actor’s work and Balaji Tharaneetharan’s balance of humour, emotion and humanity.The film’s positive talk now faces its biggest test during the weekdays. A strong hold could help Baththa sustain theatrical momentum and benefit from the second weekend. With critics and audiences largely appreciating its content, the film still has an opportunity to convert favourable word of mouth into stronger commercial returns in the coming days. - Veda

Glowing Reviews For Vijay Sethupathi Film

Vijay Sethupathi Baththa Box Office Shows Gradual Growth

&nbsp;&nbsp; Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 is witnessing encouraging USA premiere bookings, with presales reportedly nearing the $300,000 mark despite comparatively muted promotional buzz. The early trend indicates strong demand for the Superstar’s return as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, with the trailer and upcoming promotions expected to further accelerate bookings.Jailer 2 is scheduled to release worldwide on October 15, 2026, during the festive Dussehra period. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, the sequel reunites Rajinikanth with Anirudh Ravichander, whose music was a major part of the first film’s success.The sequel expands the Jailer universe with Vidya Balan, S.J. Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty and Suraj Venjaramoodu joining the ensemble. Mohanlal, Hrithik Roshan, Vijay Sethupathi and Shiva Rajkumar are also associated with the film, with several appearances expected to add further pan Indian appeal.Jailer 2 carries the advantage of the original film’s blockbuster reputation and Muthuvel Pandian’s popularity. The sequel promises more action, comedy and larger scale entertainment, while recent promotional songs have begun building momentum. If USA advance sales continue rising, the film could establish a strong overseas opening for Rajinikanth. - Veda

Jailer 2 Pre Sales Open With A Bang

Jailer 2 USA Pre Sales Show Strong Demand

&nbsp;&nbsp; Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion has delivered a powerful opening weekend, collecting ₹176.50 crore net in India within three days. The film earned ₹62 crore on Friday, ₹53.50 crore on Saturday and ₹61 crore on Sunday, showing strong momentum despite the dip on the second day.The Abhishek Pathak directorial has also performed strongly overseas, taking its three day worldwide gross to ₹272.80 crore. India gross stands at ₹211.80 crore, while overseas collections have reached ₹61 crore. Released on October 2, the crime thriller benefited significantly from the Gandhi Jayanti holiday and strong franchise recall.Starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and Jaideep Ahlawat, the third chapter continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar. The film has emerged as one of the strongest Hindi openers of 2026, with audiences responding particularly well to its suspense driven narrative, twists and high stakes final chapter.With ₹176.50 crore net already collected in India, Drishyam: The Conclusion has established a strong foundation for its first week. Its performance beyond the extended opening weekend will determine whether it can approach the ₹450–500 crore India net range. For now, the film is firmly positioned for a major theatrical run. - Veda

Drishyam 3 Records a Huge Opening Weekend

Drishyam 3 The Conclusion Targets Bigger Box Office Records

&nbsp;&nbsp;Kiran Abbavaram next titled Reality. Young and talented actor Kiran Abbavaram is making his presence felt showcasing his multiple talents in the industry. After impressing all as an actor, he turned producer and introduced new talent. Now he turned director and is set to show his skill with his debut film.According to the latest, the makers unveiled the title glimpse of the film. The film is titled in a interesting manner as Reality. What surprised all is the makers locked the film's release date as 25 December 2026.The film will release one day after Balakrishna's Dada, Nagarjuna 's King 100 and even Shah Rukh Khan's King on 24 December 2026. The glimpse and the title increased the curiosity levels among movie lovers. The Reality showed the World in an interesting way.The music for the film is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo while the cinematography is taken care of by Viswas Daniel . The film is bankrolled by Sudhakar Chaganti under the Joy Films banner in a prestigious manner. , with Suresh Yerra serving as co-producer. Currently the film's production is in full swing.- Pramod Nandivada

KA dares Dada, King 100 with Reality

Kiran Abbavaram next titled Reality

&nbsp;&nbsp;All set for George Krish climax. Sharwanand with his charming looks and captivating performances stole the hearts of all and endeared himself as Charming Star. He recently entertained with films like Nari Nari Naduma Murari and Biker.Now, he is busy with his upcoming film George Krish. The film directed by Srinu Vytla is progressing at a brisk pace. The film is racing for a grand release during Sankranti on 14 Jan 2027. In the meantime, reports are coming that the film's climax would be shot in the second week of this month in the bakdrop of extravagantly erected sets.The makers designed special stunts and will be shot on Sharwanand. After the completion of the climax shoot, the makers will shoot a song on Sharwanand. The makers are erecting a special set for the song. Sharwanand is playing the role of a junior scientist and the drama around this role will be interesting and entertaining.Manasa Varanasi is the female lead in the film. The romantic track between Sharwanand and Manasa Varanasi will be trending and funny. Aup Rubens' music and KV.Guhan's cinematography turned the film into a colorful one. The film is presented by ATV, and is produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara under Anil Sunkara’s AK Entertainments banner, with Ajay Sunkara opting in as co-producer- Pramod Nandivada

George Krish bracing for climax

All set for George Krish climax

&nbsp;&nbsp; Nidhhi Agerwal shares her feelings about Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Nidhhi Agerwal made a name for herself in Tollywood. Speaking to scribes, she shared her feelings about Bengaluru and Hyderabad.She said "I think my biggest turning point was moving from Bangalore to become an actor. It meant almost leaving home to try and get into this field, going for auditions and giving myself a chance. After that, everything has happened one step at a time,"She continued "I recently shifted to Hyderabad, and honestly, I feel I should have moved here much earlier because it makes work so much easier. I was born here because my mother is from Hyderabad, so I've always had a very special connection with the city."She said "I'll always be a Bangalore girl because that's where I went to school and college. But Hyderabad feels like home now because I was born here, my grandmother and so much of my family live here, and I'm finally getting to explore the city beyond work." She added "I would really love to do biographies or autobiographies because it would be wonderful to become a part of somebody else's story. I would also love to do a film based on a goddess or something rooted in history. Those are genres that really excite me."On being familiar face in launching various retail outlets and fashion shows, she said "I think they've all given me this nickname of lucky hand, so maybe that's why they keep inviting me back. It's very kind of them. When you work with the same people again and again, it feels really special as an artist. I enjoy meeting people, interacting with the crowd and being a part of these celebrations."About Shoppers Stop, she said "I've been going to Shoppers Stop since my childhood. I'm from Bangalore, and I remember constantly visiting the store with my mother. Some of the very first makeup products I ever bought came from there, so I have so many memories attached to it. It's one of those brands that has been around for so many years and has earned people's trust. It's lovely to be associated with something that so many families have grown up with." - Pramod Nandivada

Nidhhi about Bengaluru and Hyderabad 

Nidhhi Agerwal shares her feelings about Bengaluru and Hyderabad

&nbsp;&nbsp;When will Prabhas join Spirit. Prabhas' Spirit is the most awaited project across the country. The film directed by Sandeep Vanga is progressing at a brisk pace. Now doubts are going on as to when Prabhas will resume the shooting.The makers already completed 50 days of shoot featuring Prabhas two months back. After wrapping that schedule, Prabhas concentrated on Hanu Raghavapudi's Fauzi. He planned to wrap Fauzi before concentrating on Spirit one again.But even after two months, Prabhas is yet to join the sets of Spirit. He was supposed to join Spirit shoot but it didnot happen. Inside talk is Prabhas will be joining the sets this month. Currently Spirit shoot is underway in Mumbai without Prabhas. with Fauzi getting delayed, speculation is on that Spirit will also get delayed.Tripti Dimri is the female lead in the film which stars Vivek Oberoi in important role. Harshvardhan Rameshwar is the music director for the film bankrolled on &nbsp;T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures.- Pramod Nandivada

Spirit: Doubts over Prabhas entry

When will Prabhas join Spirit

&nbsp;&nbsp;Aakasam Lo Oka Tara under post-production. Dulqer Salmaan made a name for himself with his charming looks and effective performances. His upcoming film &nbsp;Aakasam Lo Oka Tara is generating immense interest among movie lovers as it is named after Super Star Krishna's popular song from Simhasanam.The film's promotions are appealing to all and according to the latest , it is coming out that the post production is nearing completion. Pawan Sadineni who is directing the film revealed that the post-production is progressing at a brisk pace and said that the film cameout quite well.The film is a romantic entertainer and revolves around a young girl who aspires to become an astronaut. Satvika Veeravalli is playing the female lead in the film for which music is scored by GV.Prakash Kumar. The film features Shruti Haasan in an important role.Light Box, Swapna Cinemas, Vyjayanthi Movies, and Geetha Arts are coming together to bankroll the project.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Aakasam Lo Oka Tara reaching the finish line

Aakasam Lo Oka Tara under post production

&nbsp;&nbsp;Aadarsha Kutumbam backing off. The confusion over Venkatesh-Trivikram Srinivas' Aadarsha Kutumbam release is still continuing. The film which was supposed to release on 2 Oct got postponed to 9 Oct. The makers confirmed couple of times, that the film will be releasing on 9 Oct.However, now reports are coming that the film may not release on 9 Oct. Reports are coming out that the post production is still underway and it will not be completed in time. The makers are now considering two days, 16 Oct which happens to be Dasara festival. However competition is high with the release of Vijay Devarakonda's Ranabaali and Rajinikanth's Jailer 2.So they are now considering Oct 30 as the release date. Inside talk is Thaman needs more time to complete rerecording work. The makers are not promoting the film and this is making movie lovers unhappy.Srinidhi Shetty, Nivetha Pethuraj, Dimple Hayathi, Nara Rohith, Pujitha Ponnada, Rao Ramesh, Satya in important roles. AK47 is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Haarika &amp; Hassine Creations- Pramod Nandivada

Startling developments in AK47

Aadarsha Kutumbam backing off

&nbsp;&nbsp;Janhvi reacts to AI fake video controversy. The AI fake video featuring NTR and Janhvi Kapoor in the song Chuttamalle from the film Devara, is angering all the right thinking people.Already all the celebrities from Chiranjeevi to Ram Gopal Varma reacted on the issue. NTR already issued a strong warning to the creators and threatened them with legal action.In the meantime, Janhvi Kapoor who is in the centre of controversy reacted to the whole issue. She said "The criminal misuse of technology to objectify women and circulate fictionalised content without consent is deeply violating, bordering on sexual assault. Almost every woman in my industry has faced some version of this, and women everywhere are increasingly being subjected to it."She continued "Consent, choice and respect for a woman's body should be among the most basic notions of humanity, yet somehow, they continue to be treated as complicated. They are not."She added &nbsp;"It is surprising that it still seems too nuanced for some people to understand that even if a woman says yes five days in a row and no on the sixth, that no must be respected. If she happens to wear a miniskirt, it does not give anyone permission to put a camera up her skirt, capture violating angles or visually exploit her body. What a woman is comfortable with, where she draws the line and what she chooses to do with her body are decisions that belong exclusively to her. This is basic."She concluded "This goes far beyond the AI videos I have dealt with over the last few days, or anything I have personally experienced throughout my career. It is about the larger reality of being a woman, the gaze, the judgement, the constant negotiation for safety, and the feeling that our boundaries somehow remain open to interpretation. That threat has now expanded into the digital sphere, when we have not even adequately addressed the very real, physical fear that continues to disrupt the lives of women every day."She said "The answer cannot simply be to "protect your daughter." We also need to undo the conditioning that makes people believe they are entitled to violate somebody else's boundaries in the first place, and part of that change will come from exemplary men. With the moral compass and the spine to say clearly what is right and what is wrong."She thanked everyone for supporting her. She posted "I am deeply touched by NTR sir for taking such a strong stand and condemning this violation. Thank you, sir. When someone whom millions look up to speaks up about something that may not directly concern him, it makes a difference to every woman who has experienced some degree of this behaviour.""Thank you also to Chiranjeevi sir, Vijay and Khushbu ma'am for amplifying that sentiment and calling for action against this mentality and these immoral practices. I hope everything unfolding around us right now forces those who participate in any form of harassment to introspect. Is it really too much for a woman to ask to simply be treated and seen as a human being?"She ended her statement with three words that summed up her message: "Her body. Her image. Her boundaries. Her choice."- Pramod Nandivada

Janhvi on AI fake video controversy

Janhvi reacts to AI fake video controversy

&nbsp;&nbsp;Censor Board to view Maatrubhoomi next week. Finally, Salman Khan's much awaited film Maatrubhoomi which hit the road block due to changing Indo-China relation , finally got NOC from Government of India. Now the makers are set to finally plan the film release after the completion of its censor formalities.Now reports are coming that the Censor Board will be watching the film next week. A source shares “The film is in the process of being viewed by the CBFC this week. There have been no other changes. Salman Khan’s films have traditionally been family entertainers, so there is little reason to anticipate major objections from the censor board. Once passed, the team is looking at a Diwali or Christmas release,”Maatrubhumi, was earlier titled Battle of Galwan, reportedly underwent reshoots following objections to its initial anti-China stance. Recently reports came thatI&amp;B Ministry had cleared the revised version, the source says the government never halted the film.A source shares “Maatrubhumi has never been halted by the government, and reports suggesting otherwise are mere speculation."The film is &nbsp;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

Maatrubhoomi censor screening next week

Censor Board to view Maatrubhoomi next week

&nbsp;&nbsp;Lokesh Kanagaraj to enter Bollywood with Akshay Kumar. Lokesh Kanagaraj created a niche for himself in Kollywood and he recently showcased his acting talent in the lead role in the action entertainer DC which turned out to be a big hit.Now rumours are spreading thick and fast that he will be making his Bollywood debut. He has been holding discussions regarding the same and even Aamir Khan played a cameo in Rajinikanth's Coolie, Aamir Khan went on record that he will team with Lokesh Kanagaraj.Now inside talk is Lokesh Kanagaraj is in talks with Akshay Kumar as he is considering his lead actor preferences. He is in discussions with a renowned writer and producer for the same.But some however say that Lokesh and Akshay Kumar are in discussions for another project. It has to be seen how things will turn out in the coming days. Currently Lokesh Kanagaraj is set to direct Allu Arjun in his next.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kollywood Filmmaker teaming with Khiladi Kumar

Lokesh Kanagaraj to enter Bollywood with Akshay Kumar

&nbsp;&nbsp;Naga Babu spiritual decision for his grandson. Mega Brother Naga Babu who is also the MLC from Andhra Pradesh, visited the holy shrine of Tirumala and donated on the name of his grandson Vaayuv Tej.Sharing his feelings, he posted "At the sacred presence of Srivari Sannidhi, I humbly handed over a cheque of ₹1,00,000 to Vengamamba Annadana Seva, through the tiny hands of my beloved grandson Vaayuv Tej. Though the amount may be modest, the intention is pure, a gesture of gratitude and devotion. I sincerely pray to Lord Sri Venkateswara to bless my family with strength and virtue to continue serving humanity with compassion and dedication."It is known that his son Varun Tej is married to actress Lavanya Tripathi and they are blessed with cute son whom they named as Vaayuv Tej. Love blossomed between Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi and both entered into wedlock with the consent of their parents.- Pramod Nandivada

Mega Brother donates big Tirumala

Naga Babu spiritual decision for his grandson

&nbsp;&nbsp;Tollywood movie lovers taste changed. There is no denying that people's tastes and preferences change and same is the case with the movie lovers. Similarly they accept new stories and enjoy them. They appreciate new stories rather than routine commercial entertainers.Now many are feeling that the tastes of the Tollywood movie lovers changed. Earlier people appreciated faction films and later films here heroes turned warriors with reincarnation concept.Now they are appreciating the stories with different concepts and also showing interest in films with intense action elements. Over the last few years, action films turned out to be big hits. The raw and rustic backdrop entertainers are winning the hearts of the viewers. If the director is able to come with interesting story in the rustic backdrop, viewers are loving it. However if there are routine elements, they are not bothering about them.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Did the taste of Tollywood movie lovers change

Tollywood movie lovers taste changed

&nbsp;&nbsp; Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Koratala Siva are collaborating for the first time on the highly anticipated NBK112. The project was officially launched in Amaravati and is being produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under SLV Cinemas and Yuvasudha Arts. The film is expected to be a large scale commercial entertainer.According to the latest industry buzz, senior actor Dr Rajasekhar is being considered for a powerful antagonist role. While the makers have not confirmed his casting, reports suggest the character could create a strong confrontation with Balakrishna. Rajasekhar’s recent appearance in Biker has renewed attention around his screen presence and choice of challenging roles.Another unconfirmed report claims Balakrishna could portray two characters, reportedly representing a father and son. The story is said to combine family emotions with intense action and a possible mafia backdrop. Koratala Siva is reportedly designing a fresh makeover for Balakrishna, while the makers are keeping detailed plot and character information under wraps.The first shooting schedule is expected to commence during the first week of December 2026. Reports indicate that the team is planning extensive action while balancing the family oriented narrative. With Koratala Siva coming after Devara and Balakrishna entering another ambitious project, NBK112 has already generated substantial curiosity, although its complete cast remains unconfirmed. - Veda &nbsp;

Angry Man To Lock Horns With Natasimham

Rajasekhar As Antagonist In Balakrishna Koratala Siva Film

&nbsp;Director Atlee has revealed that he already has a story in mind for Superstar Rajinikanth. However, the filmmaker said he prefers focusing completely on one project at a time. After completing Raaka, he plans to take a two-month break, reflect on his work, and carefully evaluate his mistakes.Atlee’s possible Rajinikanth collaboration is attracting attention because of his successful track record with major stars. His Jawan partnership with Shah Rukh Khan became a massive commercial success, following his successful collaborations with Vijay. Still, Atlee has not confirmed when the Rajinikanth project could materialise.Rajinikanth currently has Jailer 2 and Dharman in his lineup. Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, is scheduled for October 15, while Dharman, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, is progressing through its schedules. Team is planning for a Sankranthi Release.Meanwhile, Atlee continues working on Raaka, his ambitious collaboration with Allu Arjun. Produced by Sun Pictures, the film features Deepika Padukone, Rashmika, Mrunal, Janhvi and is positioned as a large scale science fiction and fantasy project. No release date has been officially announced, Atlee jokingly said even producer Kalanithi Maran has not asked him about it yet. - Veda

Atlee Readied Story For Rajinikanth

Atlee Next Collaboration With Rajinikanth

&nbsp;&nbsp; Rashmika Mandanna may be celebrated as India’s National Crush, but the actress says fame has not erased her insecurities. In a recent Vogue India conversation, she spoke about the fear of disappointing audiences, criticism and the pressure of appearing natural on camera despite the glamour surrounding her career.Hyderabad feels like home to Rashmika, who says she can remain energetic even after exhausting shoots. She also admits finding it difficult to say no because she worries about hurting others. Her childhood love for Naruto, discovered at 12, taught her lessons in empathy, perseverance and emotional expression.While filming a dance sequence for Mysaa, Rashmika suffered a serious hip tendon injury but continued shooting until she could no longer lift her leg. She later documented her recovery humorously on social media, joking about desserts, missed workouts and discovering an unexpected talent for solving puzzles.Rashmika says language has never been a barrier despite criticism over pronunciation. From Kannada and Telugu films to Tamil and Hindi cinema, she has built a multilingual career. Her upcoming lineup includes Ranabaali, Mysaa, Raaka and Pushpa 3, reflecting her continued focus on varied, challenging roles. - Veda

Rashmika On Reality Behind Her Stardom

Rashmika Opens About Injury, Language Struggles and Future Films

&nbsp;Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion maintained strong momentum on its second day, collecting an estimated ₹53.50 crore net in India. The Abhishek Pathak-directed thriller recorded the figure across 16,868 shows, registering only a 13.7% drop from its opening day ₹62 crore net collection.The film’s two-day India net collection has reached ₹115.50 crore, while its India gross stands at ₹138.60 crore. Overseas markets contributed another ₹20 crore on Day 2, taking the two-day worldwide gross to ₹177+ crore.The strong Saturday hold has strengthened Drishyam: The Conclusion’s prospects for a massive opening weekend. The film crossed the ₹100 crore India net milestone within two days, while its worldwide business moved beyond ₹175 crore. Positive audience response and the Gandhi Jayanti weekend are providing additional momentum.Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in the final chapter, alongside Tabu, Shriya Saran, Prakash Raj and Jaideep Ahlawat. With the franchise concluding on a strong commercial note, Drishyam: The Conclusion is now targeting further milestones during the weekend and could establish a new benchmark for the Hindi series. - Veda

Drishyam 3 Holds Strong On Second Day

Drishyam The Conclusion Two Days Worldwide Box Office Collection

&nbsp;&nbsp;Vijay Devarakonda, Ram Pothineni calls for fight against AI. The AI morphed video of NTR's Chuttamalle song is uniting entire Tollywood. NTR already issued a strong warning and threatened legal action against the creators. Following this the AI video was deleted.However, Chiranjeevi already called for fight against AI and asked everyone to join it. Vijay Devarakonda reacted to Chiranjeevi's message and came up with his strong views.He posted "We have stooped to the levels of absolute lowlife. Whoever is responsible for this should not be spared. They must face the harshest possible legal consequences and be made an example of. We must not let this go. when did we became so insensitive to each other. What kind of parenting is going on? what kind of society are we living in? Where we find joy in degrading each other? At a time when the world is debating and fearing how AI disrupt livelihoods and take away jobs, these idiots are using that very technology to do utter nonsense. This is the digital equivalent of sexual assault. The law must treat such acts with utmost seriousness. And to the team standing up against this, you have my full support."Earlier Ram Pothineni also expressed his strong feelings. He posted "They’re Faceless so they’re Fearless! Accountability is the need of the hour. Linking Aadhaar to online identities may be the most effective way to ensure accountability and curb online abuse going forward." - Pramod Nandivada

Fight Against AI: Rowdy Star, Energetic Star join

Vijay Devarakonda, Ram Pothineni call for a fight against AI

Mass Maharaj Ravi Teja's Disco Raja got its censor formalities cleared and received U/A certificate from the board's officials. The film is set to be a massive world wide release on January 24.&nbsp;

Disco Raja was made with an interesting theme in which Ravi Teja played an ex soldier's role. Further, this is said to be a period film mixed with Science fiction.&nbsp;

VI Anand, who shot to fame with super hit film Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, wielded megaphone for the project. Payal Rajput, Nabha Natesh and Tanya Hope essayed lead actresses. Thaman composed tunes. Karthik Ghattamaneni did cinematography. The film was bankrolled by Ram Talluri under SRT Entertainment.

Disco Raja Completes Censor

Disco Raja Censor Report

Young Rebel Star Prabhas recently resumed shooting for his 20th film directed by Radha Krishna Kumar. Prabhas will be seen playing a palm reader in the film that stars Pooja Hegde as the leading lady. The film, rumored to be titled John, is jointly produced by Gopi Krishna Movies and UV Creations.
Krishnam Raju who is co-producing the film plays an important role in the film which is scheduled for release in summer, 2021. However, one negative sentiment is making Prabhas fans restless. Previous films of Prabhas where Krishnam Raju starred in were turned out to be disasters.
Prabhas and Krishnam Raju acted together in Billa and Rebel which both were utter flops at box office. Nevertheless, Prabhas ignores the negative sentiment and has obliged to the request made by his director. Apparently, he too feels that, his uncle is the right choice for the role.
Set against the backdrop of Europe, the big-budget romantic-drama is currently being shot in extravagant sets in Annapurna Studios. It is going to be a Pan-India release as it will be simultaneously dubbed in multiple languages.

Prabhas Ignores Negative Sentiment For His Film John

Prabhas Ignores Negative Sentiment, Risky Decision?

&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.

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

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

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Stylish Star Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo is on its way smashing many records of Tollywood at the moment. The film has raked in $2.878M at the end of its second weekend run in the US. Meanwhile, the film minted $0.956M in its second weekend alone creating a non Baahubali record at the US box office. 

1. Baahubali2 :$3.21M

2. Baahubali :$0.990M

3. AlaVaikunthapurramuloo :$0.956M

4. F2 Fun and Frustration :$0.54M

5. Rangasthalam :$0.425M

AVPL 2nd Weekend US BO: Non BB Record