Ace director Gunasekhar longtime back planned a mythological entertainer Hiranyakashyap with hot hunk Rana.However later reports came that Suresh Babu sidelined Gunasekhar and roped in Trivikram Srinivas as the writer. Later reports came that the project was shelved and sometime back reports came that Trivikram himself will direct the project.In the midst of all this, Gunasekhar speaking to scribes clarified on the topic. He said "Trivikram gave a straightforward response that immediately put the rumors to rest. "I am only associated with the project from a writing perspective. I have absolutely no intention of directing the film,"Gunasekhar shared "At that stage, I felt I was not in a position to effectively manage a film of that scale and budget. Rather than taking unnecessary risks, I chose to put the project on hold,"He added "Many viewers are waiting for OTT releases instead of going to theatres because they are confident that the film will be available at home in a short span of time. We need to increase that gap,"He continued "Bollywood realized the problem and increased the gap between theatrical and OTT releases by several weeks. We should also consider following a similar approach to protect the theatrical business,"

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Gunasekhar on Trivikram connection to Hiranyakashyap

The much-awaited sports action drama PEDDI, starring Mega Power Star Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, is all set for its grand overseas premieres today across more than 1250 locations worldwide, marking one of the widest international releases for an Indian film.Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film also stars Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma in pivotal roles. Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings present the film, produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the banner of Vriddhi Cinemas.In a highly competitive summer corridor crowded with several major Hollywood and international releases, Prathyangira Cinemas, in association with Hombale Films, has delivered a massive overseas release for PEDDI. Securing over 1250 locations worldwide during such a challenging release window is a remarkable achievement.The film has generated extraordinary buzz across international markets, driven by its unique rural sports-action backdrop, powerful promotional content, and the global appeal of Ram Charan. The advance booking trends reflect the growing anticipation among audiences worldwide.North America premiere pre-sales have crossed $1.25 million, while over 25,000 tickets have already been sold for the UK premieres. Australia and several other overseas territories are also witnessing strong advance bookings, indicating excellent momentum heading into the premieres.The overwhelming response from overseas audiences highlights the excitement surrounding PEDDI and positions it as one of the most anticipated Indian releases of the year. With premieres commencing today across major territories, the stage is set for PEDDI to begin its global box office journey on a grand note. Book your tickets now and experience PEDDI on the big screen. &nbsp;

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Peddi Overseas Premieres Today 

Peddi Overseas Premieres Today Across 1250 Locations 

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) which recently banned Ranveer Singh for his exit from Farhan Akthar's Don 3, now took a u turn.FWICE president BN.Tiwari said "We are taking back our non cooperative directive from immediate effect after a request by IMPAA, the producers' guild and CINTAA. "We have been told that we should all sit together with the producers' body and take an appropriate decision where neither the producers and directors nor the actor face any issues,"He added "No one has won or lost in this matter. Our legal department will respond to his legal notice,"Ranveer Singh's team earlier said "Throughout the recent developments surrounding 'Don 3', he has consciously chosen to maintain silence, believing that professional discussions and personal equations are best handled with dignity, maturity and mutual respect," &nbsp;

Ranveer Singh ban: FWICE surprises all

FWICE takes a u turn on Ranveer Singh ban

Ram Charan’s Peddi is making big news before release. The film has done pre release business of around ₹220 crore worldwide. This is one of the highest deals for a Telugu film. The Nizam rights sold for about ₹60 crore. Part of this amount is set as recoverable. Ceeded area got nearly ₹25 crore. Uttarandhra rights went for ₹20 crore. Other Andhra areas like East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, and Nellore also got good rates. Distributors paid high prices because of strong demand from fans.Outside Telugu states the film got strong offers too. Karnataka rights are valued at ₹17 crore. North India rights are around ₹25 crore. Tamil Nadu and Kerala together got ₹7.5 crore. Overseas rights sold for about ₹45 crore. This shows Ram Charan’s big craze after RRR in global markets. Trade reports say Ram Charan may have taken Guntur rights as part of his fee. A top distribution company Prathyangira will release the film there. All deals are closed and trade people are happy with the numbers.Premiere show bookings started in Nizam area. Many theatres in Hyderabad opened tickets for early shows. Fans are booking fast and many shows are filling quickly. Full online bookings will start at night. Trade experts expect a big jump in sales after that. The film has sports drama, action, and strong emotions. Songs by A R Rahman are already hits. The trailer crossed 100 million views in two days.Peddi is directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor play lead roles. Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Boman Irani, and Divyenndu Sharma are also part of the cast. Vriddhi Cinemas produced the film. Release is set for June 4, 2026 worldwide. Trade analysts say the film can open with huge numbers. With record pre business and fast ticket sales, all eyes are on Peddi box office run. &nbsp;

Peddi Pre Release Sensation At BO

Peddi Breaks Records With Huge Pre Release Business And Premiere Bookings

Vijay Antony is back with director Sasi for a new emotional film called Vanda Devullu. The movie will release worldwide on June 19. Vijay Antony is known for picking different stories with strong emotions. His last film with Sasi was Bichagadu. That film was a big hit and gave both of them many fans in Telugu states. Now this team is coming together again after many years. The posters, teaser, and songs of Vanda Devullu got good response from people. Fans are waiting for the film because it shows simple life and real feelings.The release date poster shows Vijay Antony and Swasika on a bicycle in a village setting. The look feels old and natural. It hints that the story happens in the past and talks about family, love, and human bonds. The film is produced by Ramanjaneyulu Javvaji under Servanth Ram Creations. Fatima Vijay Antony presents the movie with Vijay Antony Film Corporation. The makers say this is not just a normal drama. The film has family emotions, action, mystery, and suspense. Director Sasi wrote a story that touches the heart and has many surprise moments.Vanda Devullu has a big cast. Vijay Antony and Swasika play main roles. Ajay, Lijomol Jose, Kavya, Shakti, Padini, Karnas, Balaji Sakthivel, Divakar, Arul Doss, Bucks, Vinodhini, Munishkanth, and Kodangi Vadivelu are also part of the film. SB Darshan Kirlosh is the cameraman. Balaji Sriram gave music for the movie. Harish Yuvaraj did editing and Bhashyasree wrote the dialogues. The team has strong technicians and actors. The film aims to reach all types of audience.The makers are planning more promotions now as the release date is near. Vanda Devullu is expected to be a good emotional drama for families. With Vijay Antony and Sasi coming together again, trade people feel the film will get a strong opening. The movie has good buzz in Telugu states and Tamil Nadu. Audiences can watch Vanda Devullu in theatres from June 19 worldwide. &nbsp;

Bichagadu Combo New Film Locked Date

Vanda Devullu Release Date Locked For June 19 Worldwide

&nbsp;The fascination for films that blend Indian mythology with modern cinematic technology continues to grow, and the much-awaited mythological action-adventure film Nagabandham is the latest example. With the unveiling of its new 30-day countdown poster, the film has elevated audience excitement to a new level. Scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 3, Nagabandham promises an epic journey filled with mystery, adventure, spiritual powers, and Indian myths that will transport viewers into an extraordinary world.The newly released poster offers a glimpse into the film’s mysterious and supernatural universe, where ancient secrets, forgotten legends, and destiny-altering divine forces form the heart of the story. Since its release, the poster has generated significant buzz on social media, with audiences eagerly discussing the film’s grand scale and intriguing premise.Directed by Abhishek Nama, this ambitious project presents India’s rich cultural heritage through a contemporary cinematic lens. Featuring a talented cast including Virat Karna, Rishab Sahni, Nabha Natesh, Aishwarya Menon, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Jagapathi Babu, Nagabandham aims to be more than just an entertainment spectacle. It celebrates India’s mythological heritage and spiritual traditions while presenting them in a visually grand and engaging format.Produced under the banners of nikstudios, and abhishekpictures, Nagabandham is poised to showcase the magnificence of Indian storytelling to audiences across the globe in a fresh and captivating way.

The Magic of ‘Nagabandham’ to Captivate Theatres Worldwide on July 3

‘Nagabandham’ Set to Create a New Mythological Adventure Spectacle on July 3

&nbsp;Sonia Bansal is once again making headlines not just for her professional achievements, but also for her personal life. After representing Indian culture on an international stage with her remarkable appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Sonia is now the subject of growing speculation about a special someone in her life. According to industry sources, Sonia was spotted multiple times during her Cannes trip with a mysterious man. The two were reportedly seen strolling along the seaside, near theatres, and at several popular locations across Cannes, attracting considerable attention. Interestingly, while those close to the actress have remained tight-lipped about his identity, sources claim that the initials of his name are “LAK.”Although Sonia has not commented on these reports, the entertainment industry is buzzing with speculation. Many believe that the relationship may be more than just friendship and could soon take a more serious turn. Some insiders have even suggested that if things continue to progress positively, news of an engagement may not be far away. On the professional front, Sonia’s popularity has soared since her appearance on Bigg Boss.Sonia attended Cannes for her film The Last Breath, which was screened at the Cannes Market Screenings. Starring Shiv Thakare, the film highlights important issues such as deforestation and environmental conservation. While Sonia’s career continues to reach new heights, growing curiosity about her personal life has left fans eager for answers. For now, everyone is asking the same question: Who is the mysterious man who seems to have found a special place in Sonia Bansal’s heart?

Has Sonia Bansal Found Her Secret Partner?

Who Is the ‘Mystery Man’ in Sonia Bansal’s Life?

Ram Charan’s sports action film Peddi made a big record before release. The movie crossed $1.2 million in North America advance ticket sales. Fans in the United States and Canada booked tickets in large numbers. The film is getting strong response many days before it comes to theatres. This shows how much craze Ram Charan has in overseas markets. Trade experts say this is a rare mark for a Telugu film in pre sales.The advance booking started fast after the trailer and songs came out. Many shows in Dallas, New Jersey, and Toronto are already full. Telugu fans abroad are buying family tickets for first day shows. The film is getting support because of Ram Charan’s RRR success in 2022. RRR ran for more than 200 days in USA theatres. That film made Ram Charan a known name in North America. Now Peddi is using that same craze.Peddi is directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Janhvi Kapoor plays the female lead role. A R Rahman gave music for the film. The story is based on a rural sports theme with strong action. The teaser and first single got millions of views online. The team did promotions in Hyderabad, Dubai, and USA. Ticket rates for premieres are high but fans still booked fast. Industry people expect a very big opening weekend.Peddi will release worldwide on June 4, 2026. The movie is planned for a big release in over 2000 screens overseas. With $1 million already in, trade experts feel the film can cross $5 million in the first weekend. All eyes are now on the final box office result. The pre release buzz proves Ram Charan’s global star image after RRR. &nbsp;

Peddi Crosses $1 Million Already 

Peddi Hits $1 Million Pre Sales In North America Before Release

&nbsp;Ranveer Singh sues the FWICE after the ban. Ever since Ranveer Singh walked out of Farhan Akthar's Don 3 after the success of Dhurandhar, it took a serious turn.Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) banned Ranveer Singh and asked the makers not to do business with him. In the midst of all this, Ranveer Singh sued the body sending legal notice.FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit confirmed that they have received the notice and said that they will address the press. In the meantime, actor producer Nikhil Diwedi came in support of Ranveer Singh.He said "We work with a lot of people on a film. A movie unit can have 100, 150, even 200 people. At some point, disagreements can happen between individuals. That's precisely why contracts and agreements exist. A dispute, by itself, is not unusual," and added "That's why disputes happen, and that's also why film associations and industry bodies exist."He said "Any contractual dispute can ultimately only be resolved in a court of law in India. We have courts for that purpose. You can try to resolve matters emotionally or through mediation, but if that doesn't work, the matter has to be settled legally.”He pointed "If a settlement cannot be reached, then I believe the associations have to step back," and added "One more aspect is when an association says that people should not work with a particular individual or that its members will not work with them. I don't know whether that is legally tenable."

Ranveer Singh ban takes a legal turn

Ranveer Singh sues the FWICE after the ban

&nbsp;&nbsp; One dead in SJ.Suriyah film set. SJ.Suriyah's upcoming film Killer is progressing at a brisk pace. According to the latest, a person died and three were injured when the makers were filming a blast sequence at Binny Mills, Perambur, Chennai.Police registered the case and started their investigation and the makers are yet to issue a statement. The accident happened at 5 AM when a gas cylinder used for the scene got accidentally exploded, resulting in the death of 26 year old crew member and injuring three others.Madan , 26 year old suffered serious injuries and though he was taken to hospital he succumbed to the injuries. Three others Dhinakaran, Surya, Sakthivel, &nbsp;were admitted to the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai.Doctors are closely monitoring the situation. SJ.Suriyah himself is directing the film for which music is tuned by AR.Rahman. Preeti Asrani is the female lead in the film.Killer is described as a pan-Indian thriller with a blend of action, comedy, and romance and is produced by Sree Gokulam Movies, marking its debut in Tamil cinema, in association with Suryah's Angel Studios. &nbsp;

Accident at SJ.Suriyah film set

One dead in SJ.Suriyah film set

&nbsp;War of Words regarding Pawan Kalyan fiery speech in Telangana. The war of words is increasing in Telangana between Pawan Kalyan and Telangana leaders.It all started with Prof K Nageshwar's sensational comments on Pawan Kalyan’s meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the criminal cases registered against the academic in AP.When Pawan Kalyan planned to organise a meeting in Hyderabad on 2 June, cops banned citing law and order problem. Following this Pawan Kalyan said "Until now I hadn't decided. But today, I'm announcing that Jana Sena will stay here. Our party will contest elections in Telangana. We'll question the injustice being meted out to people here. If need be, I'll tour Telangana myself. Telangana is part of India."He added “Telangana is not anyone’s Ayya Jagir (father’s property). No one can dictate where an Indian citizen can travel, live or engage in political activity within the country.”He pointed “If Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi can contest elections in southern India in Wayanad, if Indira Gandhi could contest from Medak, and if PV Narasimha Rao could be elected with the support of Andhra voters, then how can anyone argue that leaders belong only to one region? What hypocrisy is this? Do Indians now need passports to move from one state to another? Is that where we are headed?”Pawan Kalyan questioned, "Why don't you speak about CPM and AIMIM, who opposed Telangana? One Congress leader said that he likes Pakistan, and the same leader is now saying that if I hold a presser, then harmony will be disturbed. Why didn't this Congress leader speak on the Pahalgam issue when people were killed?" he asked.He added "I expect Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to respond to this. You are leaders. You are a so-called national party. A few Congress leaders are behaving like separatists. Again, you want to come into Andhra Pradesh, and you want to be there. What a contradiction. What a hypocrisy."He also said "In Surat, there are Telugu people. If those people say that Telugu people shouldn't stay here, and if people in Maharashtra say that Telugu people shouldn't stay there, will that work?"Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar lashed out saying “The BJP leaders are not giving Pawan Kalyan a good script. He is a paid artist. If I had money, I could have hired him for a role and made him speak accordingly,” &nbsp;and he added “Yes, Telangana is the fiefdom of its four crore people. It is definitely not his father’s fiefdom.”Government chief whip Vemula Veeresham demanded “Before stepping into Telangana, he should tender an unconditional apology to the people for questioning the State’s formation.”

Power Star sets Telangana on Fire

War of Words regarding Pawan Kalyan fiery speech in Telangana

&nbsp;Director Buchi Babu wants to work with Mahesh Babu after #Peddi. The director has two full scripts ready for the superstar. Both stories are written only for Mahesh Babu. They are big-budget films with a pan-India plan. The director will meet Mahesh Babu after the release of Peddi. He will tell both stories and wait for the actor’s call. Industry talk says both scripts have strong emotion and mass action.Buchi Babu made his debut with Uppena. That film was a big hit and gave him a good name. Now he is coming with #Peddi starring Ram Charan. The film will release on June 4, 2026. Trade people say Peddi can change his career. If the film works well, many top stars will want to work with him. The director is very confident about Peddi. He spent months on the script and shoot. Janhvi Kapoor and Shiva Rajkumar are also part of the film.Mahesh Babu is now shooting for S S Rajamouli’s film. That movie is a forest adventure with global release plans. The shoot will take more than a year. After that film, Mahesh Babu has not signed any new movie. This gives Buchi Babu a good chance. If Peddi becomes a hit, Mahesh Babu may listen to the scripts. The timing can match well. Buchi Babu will get enough time for pre-production work.Fans are excited about this combo. Mahesh Babu with Buchi Babu can bring strong story and star power together. The director is good with emotions. Mahesh Babu wants new content after big films. Both scripts are said to be fresh. More details will come out after Peddi release. For now, all eyes are on Peddi box office result.

Buchi Babu Eyes On Mahesh Babu

Buchi Babu Readying Two Scripts For Mahesh

Mega Power star Ram Charan’s #Peddi will hit theatres worldwide in 2 days. Director Buchi Babu Sana says the film is a strong mix of emotion and entertainment. He believes families will enjoy it together. The film is set in 1985 Vizianagaram and covers sports, action, and a big story. Ram Charan plays the title role and went through months of wrestling training. The director says people will forget the actor and only see the character Peddi on screen. He also said this script was written only for Charan and was never meant for NTR.The film has a powerful emotional part and a strong climax. People who saw the film already gave great feedback. Janhvi Kapoor plays the female lead. Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyenndu Sharma have key roles and did a good job. Buchi Babu said working with A R Rahman was a dream. The songs released so far are hits. He added that the remaining songs in the film will also impress everyone. Sukumar watched the film and loved the second half.Buchi Babu is very confident about the film’s connect with the audience. He said Pushpa Raj stays in your mind but Peddi will stay in your heart. The film runs for about 2 hours 45 minutes and has a U/A certificate. The team shot in Vizianagaram, Hyderabad, and a few other places to keep the 1985 look real. The cricket, wrestling, and running scenes were shot with real sports experts. The director wants people to come with families and watch it in theatres on June 4.With a big budget, strong music, and Ram Charan’s new look, #Peddi has high expectations. Advance bookings are strong in Telugu states and overseas. Trade experts say the film can take a big opening if the talk is positive. Buchi Babu thanked fans for the support and said the team gave its best. He hopes the emotions in the film will touch every viewer.

Buchi Babu Confident On Peddi 

Buchi Babu Bets Big on Emotions - Peddi Promises Heart, Not Just Hype

&nbsp;&nbsp;Thalaivar 173 director changed again. Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan's Thalaivar 173, is generating immense interest among movie lovers. However, the developments in the project is surprising all. Already, directors like C.Sundar and reports have it that even Cibi Chakravarthi walked out of the project.Now the makers confirmed that the film will be directed by Ashwath Marimuthu. The makers wished Ashwath Marimuthu on his birthday. They posted "From Imagination to Inspiration Birthday wishes to Director @Dir_Ashwath #HBDAshwathMarimuthu#AshwathMarimuthu"Ashwath Marimuthu is known for the films Oh My Kadavule and Dragon. he stylish video has now fuelled strong buzz that Ashwath could be the frontrunner to direct the Rajinikanth-starrer.While there has been no official confirmation yet, the timing and tone of the video have caught the attention of fans. Thalaivar 173 is being backed by RKFI, and the project has already seen multiple changes in its creative team. &nbsp;

Thalaivar 173 developments surprises all

Thalaivar 173 director changed again

&nbsp;Drishyam 3 Hindi version completed. Ajay Devgn is starring in Drishyam 3, and it is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Abhishek Pathak.According to the latest, the shoot of Drishyam 3 has been wrapped. The director said, "And that's a wrap on the shoot of #Drishyam3."He continued, "For the past many months, this film has been our world. We've spent countless days and nights together, chasing scenes, solving problems, sharing laughs, overcoming challenges, and slowly bringing this story to life."He added, "To everyone I've tagged here, and the many other incredible people behind the scenes, thank you. Thank you for your trust, your hard work, your patience, and for believing in this film every step of the way. There were good days, difficult days, and crazy days, but you showed up every single time and gave it everything you had."He said, "This film carries a piece of all of you. Your effort, your passion, and your heart can be found in every frame." "I'm incredibly grateful to have shared this journey with such amazing people. Thank you for helping me tell this story." &nbsp;

Drishyam 3 Hindi version wrapped

Drishyam 3 Hindi version completed

Here is the first blow for any film that connects its shooting location to the restrictions to be imposed with the shooting locations of new films owing to the spread of coronavirus epidemic in India.&nbsp;
Natasimham Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu's film is supposed to get rolled down right away post the lockdown is lifted. As per the substance, a crucial schedule was planned in the holy city Varanasi. Balakrishna's aghora getup's scenes were also supposed to be shot in Varanasi.&nbsp;
Prognosticating the rules to be imposed on the shooting locations by the union government, film's team has decided to erect Varanasi set in the film studio. More details will be awaited on the film.
Meanwhile, Balakrishna will also appear as a politician in the commercial potboiler. Thaman will provide music for this Miryala Ravinder Reddy's production venture.

Balakrishna's Shooting Location Changed!

Corona's Blow to Balayya, Boyapati Shooting Location

The spike at corona positive cases at the world wide breaches a landmark. The total number of corona positive cases reported are 25 lakhs now. There is a decline in positive cases in the US with 1571 on 21st of April. On the film side, Russia reported a huge spike of corona positive cases with 5642 cases on a single day. Following is the list of top ten countries that reported maximum positive cases. (As on 21st April)
S.NO. COUNTRY'S NAME&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; NUMBER OF CASES
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1. USA&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;794,330
2. SPAIN&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 204,178
3. ITALY&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;175,925
4. FRANCE&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 181,383
5. GERMANY&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;147,593
6. UK&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;124,783
7. TURKEY&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;90,980
8. IRAN&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 84,802
9. CHINA&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;82,758
10.RUSSIA&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 52,753

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Memu Copulam What's BehindMemu Copulam is a hilarious webseries streaming on Zee 5 from 22 May 2026. The webseries is attracting all with the unique title and is directed by Pradeep Maddali. Let us findout how the webseries entertained movie lovers.Memu Copulam Story ReviewMemu Copulam story revolves around rooster fights and what happens when the rooster of a village head goes missing. Gajapathi Raju ( Naga Babu), village head of Mahadevapuram, is obsessed with rooster fights and he is on a mission to make his rooster Salaar Raju battle ready. But he gets a shock when his rooster goes missing. Where this leads to and what role cops Ravi Satari (Ravi Teja Nannimala), Mohan Satari (Get Up Srinu) played and how it is connnected to Gajapathi Raju's daughter Sanghavi (Siri Parvathi), TV Reporter Meenakshi (Ritu Chowdhary), his enemies Sudhakar, Mahipal Reddy and his son Akash form the rest of the narration.Memu Copulam Artists ReviewNaga Babu performed well in the role of the village head quite well. He with &nbsp;his towering personality made his presence felt. Ravi Teja Nannimala impressed with his comic timing and hilarious acts as a innocent SI. Get Up Srinu got good role of the constable and it turned out to be the highlight in the series.The scenes featuring Get Up Srinu and Ravi Teja Nannimala entertained with subtle humour. Kiriti Damaraju and Ritu Chowdhary's characters come with interesting and exciting twists. Charan Lakkaraju, Siri Parvathi and others performed according to their roles.Memu Copulam Technicians ReviewMemu Copulam story is penned by Pradeep Maddali. He managed to entertain viewers balancing and blending both humour and suspense in a perfect manner. Sobhan Chittiprolu apart from readying the story even came up with impressive screenplay along with Chanakya Varma and Gopalakrishna Vidmahela. Sobhan did full justice to all the departments he handled.Pradeep Maddali highlighted how people of Godavari districts take rooster fights as a prestige issue and how few anti social elements take advantage of the gambling. He ensured that the narration doesnot turn into completely serious tone but told in a entertaining manner.The webseries has six episodes and the first episode starts with the introduction of lead actors and the missing of the rooster. The nnarration takes entertaining route with the investigation. All the investigation, scene recreation and others have been written in a funny manner.However, some scenes got repeated and this slowed the pace of the narration, diluting the tempo. Some scenes looked forced and some are not brought to the logical conclusion. One gets a feeling that there could have been few thrillinng scenes while revealing the antagonist. While the first two episodes are hilarious and is narrated at a fast pace, the third episode slows the proceedings.Fourth episode turns the story interesting before the &nbsp;runup to the climax.The music of Saket Komanduri is pleasant ad appealing. He ensured that the BGM is in sync with the story and not loud. Kishore Boidapu with his cinematography showed the beauty of Godavari districts in a visually natural and realistic maner. The production values of BVS.Ravi's production house are good.Memu Coplam Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e16e9ec965e0c37e6b918743fa1ea502e">Hilarious Scenes</li><li data-list-item-id="e9443926bcc7062c4ac8c7823fbc06a49">Cinematography</li></ul>Memu Coplam Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="ef948edbd2f1cdd7a308d1fb209aa2537">Screenplay</li><li data-list-item-id="edcdd3f2651c99d270b8b4dc7c373ca30">Forced Scenes</li><li data-list-item-id="e37f305fa2e0b23f818ecfd925eedf66e">Climax</li></ul>Memu Copulam Rating AnalysisAltogether Memu Copulam turns out to be a decent hilarious entertainer. Pradeep Maddali came up with a decent story and by tactfully blending the suspense elements and giving it a hilarious touch, managed to attract all. The screennplay turned out to be just ok and it could have been more interestinng and direction is good and script is decent. Except for few lags here and there, Pradeep Maddali did justice to the story. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.75 rating for Memu Coplam.

Memu Copulam Review 

Trikala - Script of God (2026): What's BehindTrikala - Script of God, Shraddha Das' fantasy thriller released on 28 May 2026. The film's OTT deal is yet to be finalised and it will be announced at a later date.Trikala - Script of God Movie: Story ReviewTrikala - Script of God story revolves around how the doings in the past life by the ancestors impact the life of a person at present and the consequences faced by them, Siva (Master Mahendran), while in search of the missing girl Nidhi (Sahiti), happens to meet Vaitharan (Ajay) through a call.This leads to startling and sensational developments and how it is connected to psychiatrist Dr. Maya (Shraddha Das) and who is Trikala Varma form the crux of the story.Trikala - Script of God Movie: Artists ReviewAjay came up with a solid performance in the role. He showed good emotions and variations in expressions and made his presence felt. Master Mahendra showed good expressions highlighting the innocence. Shraddha Das came up with a subtle performance. Tanikella Bharani came up with good performance. Aamani showed her experience in the role of the mother.Others like Sahithi Avancha, Nandha Durairaj, Sai Dheena, Robo Shankar, Rowdy Rohini, ETV Prabhakar, Ambati Arjun, Spyder Sanjay, Kalloori Vinoth performed according to their roles.Trikala - Script of God: Technicians ReviewTrikala - Script of God story is penned by Mani Tellaguti. He came up with an interesting concept but while trying to narrate it on the screen, he ended up confusing the viewers. More than the story he concentrated on VFX and at times used AI to generate the required VFX. The backstory and Trikala generates interest at the start but right after that he ends up confusing with non linear screenplay.The first half has been dragged to the core and the slow pace impacted the output. Though some clarity comes in the second half, it turns out to be routine with psychpath kind of elevations and monotonous scenes. The film lacked the natural feel and everything looks artificial in the end.Pavan Chenna's cinematography is ok. Harshavardhan Rameshwar's music also fall in the same zone. Song on mother is ok. Director Mani Tellaguti himself handled the editing and it turned out to be a huge let down. He should have done away with many unnecessary scenes. Production values are average.Trikala Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e84a9e5db5ce12c27b3ce8ebc3b075092">Performences</li><li data-list-item-id="e257442ff650dd01b600beea96cb2b7ed">Core Point</li></ul>Trikala Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="efcce0400976c713a9a6152f8fbef6e5d">Non Linear Screenplay</li><li data-list-item-id="ec83ef7169e3373ec5ba9e32cb18b7218">Confusing Narration</li></ul>Trikala - Script of God (2026): Rating AnalysisAltogether, Trikala - Script of God despite good point fails to reach the success heights. Director Mani Tellaguti came up with an interesting point but failed with his execution. A little finetuning of the script, racy screenplay and doing away with the confusing elements, could have added value to the narration. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with 2 rating for Trikala - Script of God.&nbsp;

Trikala Review

Mareechika (2026) Movie: What's BehindMareechika - Viraj Ashwin, Regina Cassandra, Anupama Parameswaran's Mareechika directed by Satish Kasetty is releasing o 29 May 2026. Let us see how Mareechika entertained movie lovers.Mareechika (2026) Movie: Story ReviewMareechika Story revolves around the investigation after a girl complains about a murder. Where this leads to form the interesting part. Police Anji Babu (Ajay Ghosh) gets a surprise case of Sanju (Viraj Ashwin), What is so surprising about the case and what roles Venkata Lakshmi (Anupama Parameswaran) and Lodon returned Mareechika (Regina Cassanndra) played form the rest of the twists and turns.Mareechika (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewViraj Ashwin looked good on the screen. He played the role of a loverboy with variations to perfection. He showed good expressions annd emotions according to the situation.Regina Cassandra looked raunchy on screen. She indulged in glamor treat as a foreign returned girl and played the key role in the story. Anupama Parameswaran surprises with her variations. She at the beginning showed the innocent nature and later showed variations accordinly showing the right kind of expressions and emotions. However at times in the deglamor role she overacted herself.Ajay Ghosh played the role of the police and the role is tailormade for him. He elevated the scenes with his performance during the pre climax creating a laughing riot. Others like Thagubotu Ramesh, Anish Kuruvilla performed their roles according to the narration.Mareechika (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMareechika Story is penned by Lakshmi Bhupala and it is directed by Satish Kasestty. The story is simple but he tried to turn it into a crime thriller adding delusional elements and also schizophrenia disease symptoms. The entire story revolves around a single point and he tries to excite viewers with confusing screenplay.To some extent he emerged successful but with the passage of time, one gets a feeling that the story is not moving any further. He tried to make up for it with hilarious scene in the police station during the preclimax. The entire first half is dragged with the love scenes featuring the lead pairs. The interval twist sets the tone for the second half. The pace picks up in the second half but the so called twists can be easily predicted.The music for the film is tuned by Ilayaraja. The songs looked like serial songs and offered nothing new. and the background music turned out to be a huge disappointment. One cannot believe that Ilayaraja scored the music for the film. The cinematography of Arvind Kannabiran is good. He showed the scenes in a realistic manner adding aesthetic elements. The editing of Junaid Siddiqui could have been better as there are many repetitive scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are outdated and production values are average.Mareechika Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e412a3a4235e6a9eca9cd20583248b9cf">Regina and Anupama</li><li data-list-item-id="eb3471abe0f627f98c42f6a67891a17e6">Few Twists</li></ul>Mareechika Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e6ab5980ccf515889ed2b69ab057a162b">Non linear screenplay</li><li data-list-item-id="e1baf87b89b9aa7526d0f74bd2f735b84">Confusing Narration</li><li data-list-item-id="e0410c0651a7d47f22cec0bd3eb865524">Predictable Elements</li></ul>Mareechika (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mareechika turns out to be a predictable crime thriller. Though Anupama Parameswaran came up with spirited performance, director Satish Kasetty and writer Lakshmi Bhupala came up with an outdated story. Everything turned substandard, be it the predictable twists, performances and to the top of it, the slow pace with unnecessary scenes. The substandard production values harmed the film quality. Screenplay turned out to be decent and little finetuning of the script and racy screenplay along with doing away with unnecessary elements would have added value. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Mareechika.

Mareechika Review

Kattalan (2026) Movie: What's BehindKattalan - Antony Varghese Malayalam starrer Kattalan is releasing on 28 Aug 2026. The film directed by Paul George is produced by Shareef Muhammed who earlier came up with the most violent film Marco. Let us see what Kattalan offered to movie lovers.Kattalan (2026) Movie: Story ReviewKattalan story revolves around clash for supremacy between two rival gangs to control the ivory cartel and developments there after. Mari (Sunil) weilds iron like grip in the forests of Aanakolli, a hamlet located in the woods adjoining the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, controlling the ivory cartel and Eddy (Kabir Duhan Singh) is hellbent on eliminating him and ruling it. Where this leads to and what role Antony Varghese (Antony Varghese Pepe) play, form the interesting part.Kattalan (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAntony Varghese is an unknown entity to Telugu viewers except for those who watch Malayalam films on OTT. He did full justice to his role. But the moment he started delivering dialogues it looks like he is out to complete them at a go for the fear of forgetting the same.Sunil played the important role in the film. Sunil's role offered nothing new and had shades of Pushpa and the roles he played there after. Much to the surprise of all, he also gets a special song.Kabir Duhan Singh played an inconsequential role. One of the villian Parth Tiwari looks funny when he delivers dialogues. Out of nowhere Dushara Vijayan appears in the second half weilding a gun.Others like Jagadeesh, Siddhique, Hanan Shaah, Hipzter, Anson Paul,Raj Tirandasu, Shon joy etc performed according to their roles.Kattalan (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewKattalan story is penned by Paul George. He came up with a routine and weak story and from then on it fails on all fronts. He just mixed all the scenes from various hit films and included action elements. Everything looks senseless and mindless and one gets a feeling that he has taken movie lovers for granted insulting their IQ levels.The background music is scored by Ravi Basrur. He just followed the same template he used for KGF, Salaar and others. At times it made an impact and most of the time, it turned out to be loud and jarring.Kattalan Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e1ba876f95f32fff9c061f94ed086e749">Few Action Blocks</li></ul>Kattalan Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e7f57c57e79994e7d7b9275b07d849b98">Missing Emotions</li><li data-list-item-id="ee22019eecc54c9b2e762fc1008949f6c">Story, Screenplay, Direction</li></ul>Kattalan (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Kattalan turns out to be poor replica of hit smuggling films. Director Paul George offered nothing new and he lifted scenes from various hit films and just changed the actors. To the top of it, the film lacked the strong emotions that play important role in the success of the film. With the weak story, screenplay and direction went for a toss. Considering all these aspects Cinejosh goes with a 1 rating for Kattalan.&nbsp;

Kattalan Review

Blast Zone (2026) Movie: What's BehindAction King Arjun's action Entertainer Blast Zone released on 28 May 2026. The film is directed by Subash K Raj.The film's OTT rights have been bagged by OTT giant Netflix, and streaming will be after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us see what impact the film made on movie lovers.Blast Zone (2026) Movie: Story ReviewBlast Zone story revolves around a middle class family and the happenings in their life and how it is connected to high profile project involving influential people. Nila (Priety Mukundhan) is raised as a fearless girl since her childhood and is well trained in martial arts. However one incident changes not only her life but also her parents Rajaram (Arjun Sarja) and Neelavenni (Abhirami Gopikumar).What is that incident and ho it is connected to renowned industrialist Varun Dayalan (John Kokken), Abraham (Arjun Chidambaram), Ilango (Vivek Prasanna) and others form rest of the narration.Blast Zone (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewArjun Sarja is known for his versatile performances and after a longtime he donned an action avatar. He looked slim and fit and his physique becomes the talking point. He showed good emotions and delivered dialogues accordingly and enacted action sequences while protecting his family.Priety Mukundhan played a completely different role. She deviated from her known glamor roles and performed well as a brave daughter who doesn't tolerate any injustice to anyone. She enacted high octane stunts with ease. Abhirami Gopikumar performed well as a mother who has concerns for her daughter's safety and future plans, marriage etc and the twist that comes with her role surprises all.Arun Chidambaram looked stylish in the role of a villain. Others like John Kokken performed according to their roles.Blast Zone (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewBlast Zone story is penned by Subash K Raj. He came up with a simple story of how a family tries to protect themselves when on attack from dreaded gangsters. Many such films came earlier but Subhash K Raj narrated it in a different manner trying to send message to the society.He showed father training his daughter to be brave and not to tolerate any injustice not only to the family but others in the society despite mother expressing her own fears. He also highlighted the importance of martial arts and how it will be helpful as a self defence system.He started the narration in &nbsp;a gripping manner and then the narration and screenplay turns racy throughout the first half. The first half ends in a decent manner setting the stage for the second half. The second half also treads in a similar manner but pace dips at times and due to few repetitive and dragged scenes. The climax too turns out to be weak.Arun Radhakrishnan's cinematography is good. He used the camera angles and color combinations to perfection do give a natural and realistic feel. Ravi Basrur's background music is impactful and added value to the narration. The editing of Pradeep E Ragav is decent enough except for few drags here and there and repetitive scenes. Dialogues are thoughprovoking, inspirational and motivational. Production values are of high standards.Blast Zone Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e7f19ceeb59264b1f8a798cae24737782">Performances</li><li data-list-item-id="e93d38bf0a78f8ef6e9f0e2d1ac33b7a1">Action Sequences</li><li data-list-item-id="e439bcff491692e5936e9b81f7f72870a">Second Half</li></ul>Blast Zone Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="eebd3733179e77715360acaada16f7682">Simple Story</li><li data-list-item-id="e266db3e39796fa5a56bff35f19a944fe">Predictable Elements</li><li data-list-item-id="e7a795745bc78f4d33377f8bacca8b328">An Unreachable Title</li></ul>Blast Zone (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Blast Zone turns out to be interesting martial arts action entertainer. Arjun Sarja, Preity Mukundhan and Abhirami came up with energetic and spirited performances. Director Subash K Raj turned the simple story into a powerful actioner blending martial arts in a family drama. He should be given credit for giving powerful roles to the female actors. A strong villian and even intense climax would have taken the film to another level. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 rating for Blast Zone.

Blast Zone Review

First Time (2026) Movie: What's BehindFirst Time, a futuristic romantic thriller is releasing on 22 May. The film marks the debut of Saurabh Dhingra, as the lead actor in the Telugu. First Time OTT rights are yet to be finalised. Let us see what it offered to movie lovers.First Time (2026) Movie: Story ReviewFirst Time story revolves around all men not only in this world but also from the outerspace and aliens try to posses her by hook or crook and the developments revolving around her.Aadya (Anicka Vikramann), an engineering student, is wanted by one and all. Even as Rahul (Shiva Kumar), her collegemate, also a drug peddler tries to woo her, her relative from US, Revanth (Bhoopal Raju) lands in Hyderabad to marry her. Aadya however, goes desperately in search of her soulmate and on the advice of her friend Janhvi (Gayatri Gupta) takes a shocking decison and in the process happen to meet Aadi (Akhil Sarthak). here this leads to what role her grandmother (Annapurna), journalist (Mime Gopi) , Naval Officer (Ajay Ratnam) and what role (Saurabh Dhingra) play, and the connection to the futuristic world form the rest of the narration.First Time (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewMost of the actors are newcomers and they worked hard to make an impression. Saurabh Dhingra made his debut with his debut and he is ok. Anicka Vikramann tried her best to attract with her emotions. Mime Gopi is good in a small role as a journalist. The new comers have a long way to go to make it to the next level and they should hone their skills before dreaming big.Others like Shiva, Bhuoopal Raju, Gayatri Gupta, Annapurnamma, Ajay Ratnam, Dhee Pandu are ok in their roles.First Time (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewFirst Time story is written by Hemanth Ippalapalli. He tried to come up with an interesting story in the backdrop of futuristic world and sci fi elements. While the idea is good, he failed to execute it in a perfect manner on the screen. He lacked clarity of thought and the scenes and screenplay ends up confusing viewers.The slow pace in the narration, repetitive scenes irritates viewers to the core. People are left to wonder about the usage of CGI and VFX and this resulted as the story lacked strong human emotions. The actors are just seen passing through the motions with artificial feel.Except for the so called sci fi elements, futuristic world, VFX and CGI, the film's story turned out to be monotonous, routine and outdated.Sri Venkat &amp; Sooraj S Kurup's music and background score is just ok. Cinematography of Venu Muralidhar &amp; Ram turned the film rich with attractive visuals. The editing of Hemanth Ippalapalli left a lot to be desired. There are many scenes that dragged the narration testing the patience of the viewers. VFX and CGI are good. Production values are decent.First Time Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e1f169e755f387f5bcb0b0591c0c0392e">Good Idea</li></ul>First Time Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e4a2ffeb3d8bbf817f547e7f89d00684f">Execution</li></ul>First Time (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, First Time turns out to be an illogical, senseless and mindless film. Hemanth Ippalapalli instead of concentrating on coming up with the strong story, tried to impresses viewers with extensive usage of CGI, VFX and futuristic world that looked completely out of sync. The story turned out to be weak with many loopholes and following this screenplay and direction went for a toss. No amount of rework on the script would have changed the output or the final result. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1 rating for First Time.

First Time Review

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

Ugly Story Review

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

Purushaha Review

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

Ramani Kalyanam Review

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

Drishyam 3 Review

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

Mr.Work From Home Review

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

Veerabhadrudu Review

It is a known news that #BetheRealMan challenge, initiated by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has been taken forward by Tollywood's crazy celebs. Having posted his house cleaning videos, Young Tiger NTR posed the challenges to Megastar Chiranjeevi, Natasimham Nandamuri Balakrishna, King Nagarjuna, Mega Power Star Ram Charan and Koratala Siva. 

Chiranjeevi has responded stylishly. He posted his challenging video snippet from 'Challenge' film. "Challenge accepted @tarak9999 .. à°…à°²à°¾à°—à±‡ your partner in crime @AlwaysRamCharan #betherealman à°µà±€à°¡à°¿à°¯à±‹ à°•à±‹à°¸à°‚ à°µà±†à°¯à°¿à°Ÿà°¿à°‚à°—à±... I am waiting," Chiranjeevi tweeted. 

It remains to be seen how other would react on NTR's challenge. 

As is known, Chiranjeevi's Acharya has been on sets. Koratala Siva is directing the movie on Ram Charan's Konidela Productions and Niranjan Reddy's Matinee Entertainments.

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