&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

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Maatrubhoomi censor screening next week

Censor Board to view Maatrubhoomi next week

&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

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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

&nbsp;&nbsp; Sharwanand takes on an intense rustic role in Bhogi, an ambitious period action drama directed by Sampath Nandi. Produced by K.K. Radhamohan under Sri Sathya Sai Arts, the teaser transports audiences to the fictional village of Kammari Ganga during the early 1960s, where tradition, conflict and emotion dominate.The teaser establishes a turbulent conflict after the Palagallu allegedly take away Ganga, triggering a fierce confrontation. A powerful warning involving nine steps and blood hints at the film’s violent core, while an important devotional ritual appears connected to the village’s survival. Sharwa’s transformation becomes the teaser’s biggest attraction.Sharwanand’s Telangana slang, distinctive diction, rugged appearance and commanding body language strengthen his characterisation. Anupama Parameswaran appears in an earthy makeover, while Dimple Hayathi plays another key female role. The teaser indicates that Bhogi will balance action with village relationships, emotional conflicts and deeply rooted cultural traditions.Sampath Nandi appears to have created an authentic period atmosphere through detailed production design and visual storytelling. Kishor Kumar’s cinematography captures the rugged landscapes, while Bheems Ceciroleo’s intense score amplifies the drama. The teaser’s raw setting, strong performances and grand production values have generated considerable curiosity around Bhogi. The film will hit theatres from November 12. - Veda

Bhogi Teaser Introduces Sharwa’s Fierce New Avatar

Bhogi Teaser Highlights Raw Period World

&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanjay Dutt donot find peace in India. Sanjay Dutt speaking to scribes, came up with a shocker. He said he donot find peace in India and shared his message to PM Modi.He said “The people of this country are so lovely. There should be peace here. I can’t feel that peace in our country anymore. We Indians are large-hearted people and we are hospitable. We have given so much, and we should always remain that way. I pray to Shivji that those days come back soon,”He continued “Chalo desh mein kuch to chal rehla hai. Mere pyaare deshwasiyo, aaj apun aapka PM banke khub khush hua. Bole to body mein ajeeb type ka tarang daud re la hai. Bole to itna bada desh hai, itne saare log hain aur ab hum sabki zimmedari apun ke upar (My dear countrymen, today I am very happy to have become your PM. There is a strange kind of energy running through my body. This is such a huge country, there are so many people, and now the responsibility of all of them is on me).”He added “Lekin aap log ekdum tension nahi lene ka. Apun is khushi ko celebrate karne videsh nahi jaane wala hai. Apun idharich rahega, aap sab logon ke beech. Nahi to PM aur janta mein connection kaise banega (But you people don’t have to worry at all. I am not going abroad to celebrate this happiness. I will stay right here, among all of you. Otherwise, how will there be a connection between the PM and the people?)” He shared “Apun Gandhi ji ko bahut maanta hai. Aur Gandhi ji ke teen bandar sabko pata hai — bura mat dekho, bura mat suno, bura mat kaho. Lekin aaj ek chautha bandar bhi mangta hai. Bura dekhega to use theek kaun karega? (I really believe in Gandhi ji. Everyone knows his three monkeys — don’t see evil, don’t hear evil, don’t speak evil. But today I want a fourth monkey too. If someone sees something wrong, who will correct it?)”“Teeno bandar aankh, kaan, munh band karke baith jayega to desh kaise chalega, saala? (If all three monkeys sit with their eyes, ears and mouths shut, then how will the country function?)”He continued “Aur apun ko desh ke liye bahut kuch karne ka mauka mila hai PM banke, to apun ek aur kaam karega. Jahaan jahaan uska photo laga hai na, apun usko ekdum kam kar dega. Desh ko desh ka photo dikhna chahiye. (I have got the opportunity to do a lot for the country as a PM, so I will do one more thing. Wherever PM’s photograph has been put up, I will reduce it. The country should see a picture of the country.)”“Jahaan apna photo lagane ka mann karega na, wahaan Gandhi ji ka photo lagane ka. Bole to Gandhi ji ke vichar dekhna zyada zaroori hai. Apun ka photo dekh ke janta kya karega? (Wherever I feel like putting my own photograph, I will put Gandhi ji’s photograph there. Gandhi ji’s thoughts are more important. What will the people do by looking at my photograph?)”“Bole to apna photo to apun baad mein bhi khichwa sakta hai na, lekin desh ko pehle frame mein lagane ka. (I can get my photograph taken later as well, but the country should be put in the frame first.)”Sanjay Dutt sent message to US President Trump too. He posted "Aur agar desh ko frame mein laana hai to thoda duniya ko bhi frame mein laana padega na. Bole to apun dekh raha hai ki Trump mamu puri duniya ko out of frame karne mein laga hai. (And if we want to bring the country into the frame, then we will have to bring the world into the frame too. I can see that Trump mamu is trying to push the whole world out of the frame).”- Pramod Nandivada

Sanjay Dutt shocker about India

Sanjay Dutt donot find peace in India

&nbsp;&nbsp;Tollywood celebs pay tribute to Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, one of Indian cinema’s most inventive filmmakers, passed away in Chennai on October 3, 2026, aged 94, following age related health issues. He was known for his creative ideas and forward filmmaking and captured the imagination of all with films like Pushpaka Vimanam, Mayuri, Brundavanam and Bhairava Dweepam etc.Tollywood celebrities mourned the demise of Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and paid their tributes.ChiranjeeviDeeply saddened by the passing of the legendary filmmaker ‘Singeetam Srinivasa Rao’ garu. A true visionary, his imagination and courage to explore new ideas gave Indian cinema some of its most unforgettable films. His contribution to cinema will always be remembered with immense respect and affection. His recent film ‘Sing Geetham’ was a beautiful testament to his undying passion for storytelling. At heart, he remained forever young, curious and eager to create. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. We will miss you, Singeetam garu. Your films will continue to speak to generations. Om Shanti.Pawan KalyanMay peace be granted to the soul of Shri Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garu. I am saddened to learn that renowned director Shri Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garu has passed away. I pray to God that his soul may rest in peace. He crafted diverse films in the Indian film industry. The experiments he conducted and the creative visions he showcased in films like Pushpaka Vimanam, Vichitra Sodarulu*, Mayuri, Aditya 369, and Michael Madana Kamaraju captivated audiences. Songs from films he directed, such as America Ammayi and Panthulamma, gained immense popularity. Even at the age of 94, directing the film Sing Geetam revealed his enduring passion for cinema. I extend my deepest condolences to the family members of Shri Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garuVenkatesh“Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garu. Few filmmakers have embraced cinema with the kind of curiosity, originality and playfulness that defined his work. He was a rare filmmaker who never stopped believing in the magic and possibilities of cinema. It is truly the end of an extraordinary chapter in Telugu cinema. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. Rest in peace, Singeetam garu. You will always be remembered through the films you gave us.”Balakrishna"The death of renowned director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao garu deeply touched me. He was very close to our family. Together with him, we made three different classic films — 'Aditya 369'. It brought a new identity not only to Telugu cinema but also to Indian cinema. 'Bhairava Dweepam' created history at the box office and is still an unmatched film in the folk film category. Also, 'Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam' was made as a mythological film. Singeetham Srinivasa Rao garu started his film journey as an assistant director to the great actor K.V. Reddy garu. My father played the role of Lord Krishna for the first time in the immortal film 'Mayabazaar' directed by him. Later, Singeetham garu worked as an associate for many films that my father acted in. That is why his connection with our family was not limited to films only. His death is a personal loss for me. I pray that his soul may rest in peace. "I express my heartfelt condolences to his family members," he said.&nbsp;Aadi Sai KumarDeeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garu. A filmmaker whose imagination was truly ahead of its time. From Mayuri and Pushpaka Vimanam to Aditya 369, he created cinema that broke boundaries, explored new ideas and continues to inspire generations even today. We have lost a true visionary and an irreplaceable legend of Indian cinema. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Om ShantiDevi Sri PrasadDearest Singeetham Sir, we will miss you, Sir. You will always live in our hearts. You are an unparalleled LEGEND, an Everest of positivity filled with evergreen youth. The movies you made with such futuristic ideas and techniques are lessons for all of us and future generations of filmmakers too. Thank you and love you for everything, Sir. I am blessed to have known you and worked with you, Sir. singeetamsrinivasraolivesonSree VishnuSingeetham garu were cinema at heart. Even at 94, his passion was as young as ever. He still had stories to tell and dreams to chase. He left us doing what you loved most, making cinema. Rest in peace, legend.- Pramod Nandivada

Celebrities pay tributes to Legendary Director

Tollywood celebs pay tribute to Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

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

Krithi Shetty shares her dream role

Krithi Shetty game for this role

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

Mega Star strong take on AI fake videos

Chiranjeevi furious over AI fake videos

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

Vishwak Slasher Film Done With Filming

Vishwak Sen Wraps Cult Shooting

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

Keerthy Suresh Akka OTT Release Date Locked

Keerthy Suresh Powerful Gangster Crime Drama Arrival Date

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

NBK Ready To Roar In DADA Shoot

Dada Shooting Resumes With Nandamuri Balakrishna Return

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

Popular Beauty Staying Away From Tollywood

Kiara Advani’s Telugu Journey Faces Fresh Speculation

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

Blockbuster Tamil Film OTT Streaming Details

Soori Suhas Mandaadi On OTT From This Day

&nbsp;&nbsp; Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, one of Indian cinema’s most inventive filmmakers, passed away in Chennai on October 3, 2026, aged 94, following age related health issues. Across a career spanning more than five decades, he directed films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi, constantly challenging conventional storytelling and expanding the creative possibilities of Indian cinema.Born on September 21, 1931, in Udayagiri, Andhra Pradesh, Singeetham developed an early passion for literature, theatre and storytelling before entering cinema. He studied Physics at the University of Madras but eventually followed his artistic calling. His association with legendary filmmaker K.V. Reddy became a crucial foundation, working as an apprentice on classics including Mayabazar.Singeetham’s filmography stands out for its remarkable diversity. Pushpaka Vimana demonstrated how a largely dialogue free narrative could become universally engaging through visuals, music and physical comedy, while Aditya 369 brought time travel and science fiction into mainstream Telugu cinema. Bhairava Dweepam further showcased his ability to blend folklore, fantasy, romance and visual imagination.His creative partnership with Kamal Haasan produced several memorable experiments, including Pushpaka Vimana, Apoorva Sagodharargal and Michael Madana Kama Rajan. He also created notable cinema with Dr Rajkumar and worked across genres ranging from social dramas and family stories to fantasy, comedy and science fiction. His career demonstrates an extraordinary resistance to formula filmmaking.Singeetham’s achievements were recognised with major honours, including National Film Awards for Dikkatra Parvathi and Pushpaka Vimana. He also received Nandi Awards for works including Mayuri, Brundavanam and Bhairava Dweepam, along with Karnataka State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South. The Film Federation of India honoured him with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.Even in his nineties, Singeetham refused to abandon his creative journey. His final directorial venture, Sing Geetham, was produced by Nag Ashwin and released in 2026, marking his return to filmmaking after a decade. The film emerged from a long cherished idea and followed a young man entering a mysterious village caught between modern development and traditional preservation.Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s passing closes an extraordinary chapter, but his cinema remains alive through generations of filmmakers and audiences. From silent storytelling to time travel, folklore and experimental comedy, he repeatedly proved that imagination has no boundaries. His legacy is not merely a list of films, but a lasting lesson in the courage to think differently. - Veda

Singeetham: A Cinema Maverick Is No More

Legendary Director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Is No More

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

 The Film That Frightening China Also Delayed In India

Four Rivers Six Ranges Brings Forgotten Tibetan Resistance to Screen

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

Sai Pallavi Set For Three Releases In Two Months

 Dual Double Bonanza From Sai Pallavi

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

Peddi Director As Frontrunner For Megastar Project 

Chiranjeevi, Buchi Babu Film Rumours Add Fresh Twist

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

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

Nandi Awards From 2017 To 2024 Get Revised Format

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

SSMB Exceeded SSR Expectations

Rajamouli Praises Mahesh Babu Performance As Rudhra In Varanasi

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

First Signal From Chandrayaan Offers Quirky Caper

Chandrayaan First Signal Teaser Introduces a Crazy Moon Mission

Prelude
Tollywood entered into 2022 with a lot of hopes after Balakrishna's Akhanda and Allu Arjun's Pushpa powered the industry to new heights breathing a fresh lease of life after the second wave of coronavirus and the controversy over the ticket rates in Andhra Pradesh. Here is how Tollywood traveled in the first six months of 2022 and faced the crests and troughs.&nbsp;
January
Movie lovers expected the Sankranti season a sensation with the top stars clashing at the box office for supremacy. However, the makers of the films like RRR, Radhe Shaym,Sarkaru Vaari Paata, and Bheemla Nayak were forced to defer their film releases as the theatres' ticket rates issue remained unresolved though the makers excused citing the increase in covid cases across the country. This resulted in the release of a flurry of small films in January.&nbsp;
The year started with Ram Gopal Varma's Asha Encounter, Varun Sandesh's Induvadana, Adi Sai Kumar's Atithi Devo Bhava, Rana's 1945, Nagarjuna's Bangarraju, Kalyan Dhev's Super Machi, Half Stories, American Dreams, Keerthy Suresh's Goodluck Sakhi, Uniki, Varma Veedu Theda, Vadhu Katham, Deyyam Tho Saha Jeevanam, Vei Subhamulu Kalugu Neeku, Dil Raju's nephew Rowdy Boys and Krishna's grandson Ashok Galla's Hero.
Asha Encounter encountered movie lovers while Varun Sandesh's Induvadana and Adi Sai Kumar's Athithi Devo Bhava had no athidhis in form of movie lovers in the theatres. Kalyan Dhev's Super Machchi gave super torture and Keerthy Suresh's Good Luck Sakhi brought bad luck for the talented actress. Rana's 1945 couldn't reach the heights. Dil Raju promoted his nephew Ashish Reddy's Rowdy Boys extravagantly and similarly, Mahesh Babu promoted his nephew Ashok Galla's Hero. However, both the films failed to make any impression.&nbsp;
Nagarjuna's Bangarraju which was released during Sankranti took full advantage of the festive season with no real competition. Despite the average storyline, Bangarraju managed to get good collections and turned out to be Sankranti's winner. Bangarraju also got good support from the AP government headed by CM Jagan as he shared good relations with him and even the low ticket rates in theatres did not impact the film as the government officials turned a blind eye to the flouting of the rules.&nbsp;&nbsp;
January ended with Nagarjuna's Bangarraju turning out to be the only hit out of 15 releases.
February
Small films releases surged in February with films like P3 Pataru Paalyam Prema Katha, Swa, Athadu Ame Priyudu, Sehari, 2020 Golmaal, Batch, Surabhi 70mm, Neeku Naaku Pellanta Tom Tom Tom, Vishwak, Vikram Sahidev's Virgin Story before stars like Srikanth's Kothala Rayudu, Mohan Babu's Son of India, Vishal's Samanyudu, Raviteja's Khiladi, Ajith's Valimai, Pawan Kalyan's Bheemla Nayak took over and then Siddhu Jonnalagadda's DJ Tillu hit the screens.&nbsp;
Srikanth's Kothalu as Kothala Rayudu did not work out at the box office. Mohan Babu's Son of India which was released amidst immense promotions and controversy, made even the few viewers who came to theatres run for cover. Lagadapati Sridhar's son Vikram Sahidev's Virgin Story had no virginity(freshness). Dubbing films Vishal's Samanudyu did not appeal to Samanyulu while Ajith's Valimai made viewers say Bai Bai. Raviteja's Khiladi was released amidst huge expectations as he revived the industry after the covid first wave with Krack. However, Raviteja's Khiladi Khel failed to connect chords with the viewers.&nbsp;
Pawan Kalyan, Rana's Bheemla Nayak hit the screens after numerous delays and the film was targeted by the AP government headed by CM Jagan to settle political scores following Pawan Kalyan's blistering attack on the government over the ticket rates in the theatres. However, none of the witch-hunting impacted the film as the film turned out to be the highest grosser in 2022 giving a boost to the industry. Pawan Kalyan's powerful screen presence, Rana's towering personality, and Trivikram's screenplay did wonders at the box office. Bheemla Nayak signaled Tollywood's surge in 2022 on the screen and at the box office.&nbsp;
Siddhu Jonnalagadda's DJ Tillu turned out to be the surprise hit. The hilarious elements and Sidhu Jonnalagadda's expressions and performance made a lasting impression. It has to be noted that both the films have been bankrolled by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi's Sithara Entertainments and within a span of two weeks, the banner scored two superhits.&nbsp;
February ended with two hits with Sidhu Jonnalagadda's DJ Tillu and Pawan Kalyan's Bheemla Nayak storm at the box office out of 17 releases.
March
In March 9 movies hit the screens and they are Nallamala, Director,69 Samskar Colony, Dulqer Salmaan's Hey Sinamika, Kiran Abbavaram's&nbsp; Sebastian, Sharvanand's Adavallu Meeku Joharlu, Prabhas' Radhe Shyam, Raj Tharun's Standup Rahul, and Raj Tharun's Standup Rahul. The makers breathed a sigh of relief as the ticket rates controversy got resolved and they got the flexibility to screen films at increased ticket rates for the first week of the release.&nbsp;
Despite the promotions and huge craze, Dulqer Salmaan, Kajal, and Aditi Rao's Hey Sinamka disappeared from the theatres on the release day itself. Kiran Abbavaram's Sebastian PC524 and Raj Tharun's Standup Rahul couldn't stand up at the box office. Sharwanand's Adavallu Meeku Joharlu tested the patience of the viewers turning out to be a tiresome watch. Pan India Star Prabhas' period romantic entertainer Radhe Shyam was released amidst huge expectations.&nbsp;
Prabhas set aside his action hero image among movie lovers across the country and did the romantic entertainer and dreamed of turning Radhe Shyam into Tollywood's Titanic. The film made with a huge budget on a pan-India scale and released after three years turned out to be a disaster. Though Prabhas' tremendous craze got the record openings for the film, movie lovers couldn't get emotionally connected to the story which turned out to be the weak link. Prabhas who hoped that Radhe Shyam would turn out to be Tollywood's Titanic and requested movie lovers to watch the film, saw his dreams crashing down as the film sank like Titanic.
Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR finally hit the screens after a lot of delays and postponements. RRR which happened to be the first superstars' multi-starrer of Tollywood featuring Ram Charan and NTR hit the screens in a lavish manner. Though the film did not get the unanimous talk from the movie lovers and critics which Rajamouli's films generally get right from the premiers, Rajamouli's brand after the Baahubali sensation, helped the film get good openings.&nbsp;
The film dispelled all the fears among people post covid which resulted in an alarming dip in footfalls and made them throng the theatres and experience the visual extravaganza. The film collected around Rs1200crs and stamped Rajamouli's credibility at the box office. It turned Ram Charan and NTR into pan-India stars. Rajamouli's RRR revived not only the Tollywood industry but also Bollywood and Indian film industry acting like oxygen.&nbsp;
Among 9 films in March, one and only one winner is RRR.&nbsp;
April&nbsp;
April saw the release of Reddy Garintlo Rowdiyism, Bommala Koluvu, One By Two,1996 Dharmapuri, Mishan Impossible, Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki along with Varun Tej's Ghani, Vijay's Beast, Yash's KGF2 and Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan's Acharya. Mishan Impossible was released amidst good hype as it marked Tapsee's return to Tollywood under Swaroop.RSJ of Agent Sai Srinivas Atreya's direction. However, Tapsee's Mishan resulted in a failed mission. Vijay's Beast did not give any mass feast. Samantha, Nayanthara's Kanmani Rambo Khatija did not make any impact.&nbsp;
Varun Tej's Ghani excited all as he played the role of the boxer for the first time. However, the inexperience of the debutante director impacted the film's result. Ghani did not get any money at the box office and Varun Tej's remarkable transformation and hard work for the role of the boxer did not get the desired result. Sandalwood film KGF2 featuring Yash under Prashant Neel's direction hit the screens and it turned out to be a sensation. Yash who is an unknown entity outside Sandalwood with his power-packed performance and Prashant Neel's direction with heroic elevations drove the masses crazy.&nbsp;
Yash's power as Rocky Bhai is so much that not only Tollywood but also entire India got astounded. The film collected Rs50crs more than RRR across the country and turned out to be the highest grosser of 2022. KGF2 riding on the expectations of KGF turned the film into an unexpected blockbuster. While KGF2 turned out to be the unexpected blockbuster, the result of Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan's Acharya came as a shocker.&nbsp;
Acharya which was released with a huge buzz left all stunned with the openings during the first show. People did not show any interest despite the film featuring the father-son combo in the form of Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan for the first time. Even Koratala Shiva's name as the director who delivered superhits till that time did not interest movie lovers. The film turned out to be an utter disaster leaving a black mark in the career of Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan. Acharya left distributors and buyers in huge losses. Koratala's weak story coupled with Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan's lethargic performance made even mega-fans furious.&nbsp;
Among 12 releases in April, only KGF turned out to be the hit.&nbsp;
May
10 films were released in May and they included Dhagad Samba,120 B Dhwani, Suma's Jayamma Panchayathi, Bandla Ganesh's Degala Babji, Sree Vishnu's Bhala Thandanana, Vishwak Sen's Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam, Rajasekhar's Sekhar, Mahesh Babu's Sarkaru Vaari Paata, Aadi Sai Kumar's Black and Venkatesh, Varun Tej's F3.&nbsp;
Small Screen Star Suma's dreamed of becoming a Silver Screen star with Jayamma Panchayathi. But Suma's Panchayathis in Jayamma Panchayathi did not appeal to movie lovers. Similarly, Bandla Ganesh who gets excited when he gets a mike planned to show his power as Degala Babji at the box office. But none Dekhaledu (saw) Degala Babji in the theatres. Sri Vishnu's Bhala Thandanana with Varahi Chalana Chitram did not make movie lovers say Bhala and Aadi Sai Kumar's Black turned out to be another black day for him.&nbsp;
Vishwak Sen's Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam got a decent talk from critics and movie lovers alike. However, the film failed to get collections at the box office. Rajasekhar's look in Shekar got a good response from the viewers. But the makers messed up the film's performance unable to sort out the financial issues ahead of the film's release. Mahesh Babu's Sarkaru Vaari Paata was released after the makers promoted the film in an intense and extravagant manner. Mahesh Babu's charisma, swag, and mass mannerisms captured the imagination of all. The film entered into a 2 million dollar club in overseas but much to the surprise of all, it failed to reach the breakeven in a few centers. Despite all this, the film turned out to be a hit thanks to the makers' promotions.&nbsp;
Venkatesh, Varun Tej's F3 was released amidst the craze it generated as the sequel for F2. The film however failed to reach the F2 range. However Dil Raju the producer claimed that the film got record collections. In May, out of ten films, Sarkaru Vaari Paata and F3 turned out to be hit.&nbsp;
June
19 films were released in June and they included Gangster Gangaraju, Software Blues, Karan Arjun, Pellikuturu Party, Sadha Nannu Nadipe, Suraapanam, Mayuraakshi, Nani's Ante Sundaraniki, Adivi Sesh's Major, Kamal Haasan's Vikram, Rana's Virataparvam, Satyadev's Godse, RGV's Konda, Akash Puri's Chor Bazaar, Kiran Abbavaram's Sammathame, MS. Raju's 7 Days 6 Nights and Prithviraj Sukumaran's Kaduva.
Nani, Nazriya's Ante Sundaraniki got good talk but the film failed to generate good revenue at the box office. Rana, Sai Pallavi's Virataparvam got a good response from the critics and movie lovers alike but did not set the cash counters ringing. This put a question mark as to why people stopped coming to theatres. The makers should analyze these results and plan accordingly as people are getting used to OTTs and are waiting for the films to stream on OTTs rather than come to the theatres due to the increased ticket rates. Even after the makers are asking people to come and watch the films at reduced ticket rates, people are not buying their argument.&nbsp;
Kiran Abbavaram's Sammathame due to good publicity got a craze at the box office. However, the response is just ok. MS. Raju's adult entertainer 7 Days 6 Nights, Akash Puri's Chor Bazaar, Satyadev's Godse, and Ram Gopal Varma's Konda left without a trace. Even Pruthviraj Sukumaran's Kaduva while is releasing this month end is not carrying much expectations.
Adivi Sesh's Major and Kamal Haasan's Vikram saved the industry at the box office in this month. Adivi Sesh's Major, a biopic on Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, got a good response as the viewers got connected with the emotions. The film got a good response from across the country. Major turned out to be a profitable venture for the makers. Kamal Haasan after a long time came to entertain with Vikram. Kamal Haasan's performance was ably supported by Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathy's impactful on-screen presence and director Lokesh Kanagaraj's taking powered Vikram to new heights. People who acquired the Telugu distribution rights got double profits with Vikram's tremendous performance at the box office.&nbsp;

Major and Vikram turned out to be the hits in June.&nbsp;
Expectations
The first half of 2022 resulted in 9 hits in Tollywood out of 82 releases. Among them, two are dubbing films Yash-Prashant Neel's KGF2 and Kamal Haasan-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram. Straight hits include Nagarjuna's Bangarraju, Pawan Kalyan's Bheemla Nayak, Siddhu Jonnalagadda's DJ Tillu, NTR, Ram Charan, Rajamouli's RRR, Mahesh Babu's Sarkaru Vaari Paata, Venkatesh, Varun Tej's F3 and Adivi Sesh's Major.&nbsp;
This shows that all that glitters is not gold. Many are happily boasting that Tollywood is shining but it is far from reality. The hit ratio is dismal and all the filmmakers and stars are getting bitten by the pan India bug. They should realize that content is king and should concentrate on the powerful story, impactful screenplay, and gripping performances. Now with none of the current generation top stars like Ram Charan, NTR, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, Allu Arjun, and Prabhas' films releasing it is up to young heroes to power Tollywood in the second half.
It will be left to Gopichand, Naga Chaitanya, Akhil, Nikhil, Ram, Nitin, and Vijay Devarakonda to break box office records with Pakka Commercial, Thank You, Agent, Karthikeya2,Warriorr, Macherla Niyojaka Vargam, Liger this year. Balakrishna's NBK107 may hit the screens during September and Chiranjeevi's Godfather in October and in between Raviteja will test his power with Ramarao On Duty. Let's hope young heroes will power Tollywood to new heights and end the year on a&nbsp; high note.&nbsp;

Tollywood 2022: First Half report

Tollywood 2022: First Half Review

Allu Arjun is on a high after creating a sensation with his film Pushpa The Rise. Now movie lovers from across the country are waiting eagerly for the release of the film\'s sequel Pushpa The Rule. Director Sukumar is working hard to elevate Allu Arjun heroism to another level and block the minds of the entire Bollywood. In the meantime, Allu Arjun is currently enjoying his vacation along with his wife Sneha Reddy and children Allu Arha and Allu Ayan. The video of Allu Arjun\'s vacation with his family is going viral thrilling all the fans and movie lovers. Allu Arjun on the professional front is leaving no stone unturned to power his stardom to new heights and is even considering making his debut in Bollywood. After the sensation of Pushpa,Allu Arjun is getting flooded with Bollywood offers and he is keenly monitoring the developments.&nbsp;

 Allu Arjun enjoying his vacation in London

Icon Star enjoying in England

&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.

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Dorothy(2026) Movie: What's BehindKarthik Subbaraj's Dorothy has been hogging in the limelight ever since its release in Tamil one week back on 25 Sep 2026. The film got standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival on 11 Sep 2026. The film stars Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth and the controversial topic is attracting the ire of everyone. The film's OTT rights have been bagged for a fancy sum by Netflix. Let us see how the film impacts Telugu movie lovers on 2 October 2026.Dorothy(2026) Movie: Story ReviewDorothy story revolves around two friends and how their relationship transforms with the entry of a beautiful girl. Right from their childhood, Karthi (Rishikanth) and Subbu(Sananth) forge an inseparable relationship in the backdrop of the dark world. However their lives takes a drastic turn with the entry of a beautiful girl Dorothy (Keerthy Suresh).Where this leads to and what roles Whistle Veeraiya (Muthukumar), Transgender (Jeeva Subramanian), Thangamalar (Muthazhagi), and others form the rest of the developments.Dorothy(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewKeerthy Suresh got very limited role in the film. However she breathed life in her character and captivates all with her graceful presence and performance. Rishikanth and Sananth performed well in their roles and did full justice creating the maximum impact. Others like Ramachandran Durairaj, Soundararaja, Muthazhagi, Jeeva Subramanian, Muthukumar, Gajaraj performed according to their roles.Dorothy(2026) Movie: Technical ReviewDorothy story is penned by Karthik Subbaraj. He is known to come with hard hitting films and even Dorothy is nothing new. He chose to address the controversial topics in the story. He narrated the first half highlighting the friendship, bonding and emotions between the two friends. With his humor that is black, Karthik Subbaraj lived up to his reputation.He then makes a drastic shift in the second half. While he touched on the contentious issues in the second half, at times, he ended up confusing viewers. Through Dorothy, he did not deviate from one topic to another but chose to address in all the problems in a powerful, hardhitting and logical manner.He showed clarity of thought in his narration and this made a powerful impact on the viewers. He addressed casteism, violence, patriarchy, gender politics and discrimination. After highlighting the major problem or the controversial issue, he normalised it in the society. Though he did not glorify for the LGBT rights, he just normalised it.However for all the powerful elements, Karthik Subbaraj's narration turned out to be preachy. The story and narration irritate all sections of viewers not only conservatives but also those who fight for the rights of LGBTQIA+ allies.The cinematography of S Thirunavukkarasu is captivating. He showed the raw and rustic elements in a natural and impactful manner. He used the camera angles capturing the expressions of various actors to perfection. He also showed the fights in a chilling way. Music maestro Ilayaraja added value and soul to the film with his music and background score elevating the emotions. The editing of Ganesh Siva is fine and could have been better at times. Production values are grand.Dorothy Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Bold Topic</li><li>Performances</li></ul>Dorothy Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Preachy Elements</li><li>Controversial Subject</li></ul>Dorothy(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Dorothy turns out to be a bold take on contentious issues. Karthik Subbaraj should be complimented for touching a controversial topic. He is aided by the top performances from the cast and crew. However, Karthik Subbaraj after the interesting first half and the bold second half, however failed to address the problems in the more powerful manner.Some characters are underwritten and some of the dialogues delivered by them looked forced as if praising the director. Some of the dialogues turned preachy and everything turns preachy and predictable after the passage of time. Karthik Subbaraj in his excitement to add more power and punch failed to with his failure in clarity of thought on where and how to end the film and which direction he should take if forward. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Dorothy.

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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Krishna (Kiran Abbavaram) since his childhood dreams of getting married and goes in search of a traditional girl of his liking. However he fails in his mission, and suddenly he meets Sanvi (Chandini Chowdhary), a modern girl with a modern outlook on life. Though he gets pulled towards her charms, her broad mindset and modern thoughts, act as a hindrance. Where their relationship leads should be found out watching Sammathame on screen.

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