“Prathichaya,” the Malayalam political thriller starring Nivin Pauly, is now streaming on JioHotstar in multiple languages, including Telugu. Directed by Unnikrishnan, the film had a mixed talk run at the box office, but the makers aim for a better response on OTT. The ensemble cast includes Sharaf U Dheen, Sai Kumar, and Maniyanpilla Raju.
Telangana government announced ₹10 lakh ex-gratia, a government job, and an Indiramma house for the family of TGSRTC driver Shankar Goud, who died by self-immolation during a protest. An additional ₹5 lakh was given by an MLA. Kin clashed with police while taking his body to the depot.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi, calling him an “agent of China” and “enemy of India” following remarks linked to former Army Chief General Naravane’s memoir. He also accused Gandhi of insulting PM Modi. Separately, Tiwari criticized Mamata Banerjee over her emotional statements and West Bengal governance issues.
Leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi reportedly disagreed with the appointment of Raj Kumar Goyal as Chief Information Commissioner. He suggested names including IAS officer Sumita Dawra, Justice S. Muralidhar, and Professor Faizan Mustafa. The meeting, held in December and also discussed the selection of eight information commissioners.
The death toll in the Mundathikode fireworks manufacturing unit explosion in Kerala has risen to 15 after licensee Mundathikode Satheesh died of severe burn injuries at Thrissur Medical College. He was linked to Thrissur Pooram fireworks. 4 people remain missing and three are critical. DNA identification is underway as search operations continue at the site.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said the BJP attempts to disrupt and derail initiatives meant for Punjab’s progress. Meanwhile, Arvind Kejriwal alleged political targeting and “cry foul” over recent developments. The remarks came amid ongoing tensions within the leaders accusing rivals of destabilizing the state’s governance narrative.
Doodh soda, a mix of chilled milk and fizzy soft drinks like Sprite or cola, has recently become a viral trend after its appearance in the film Dhurandhar. The drink combines creaminess and carbonation, offering a nostalgic yet refreshing taste. While it may feel lighter than soda, experts say it still contains high sugar and […]
Dimple Hayathi, known for glamorous roles in Telugu cinema, was last seen in Ravi Teja’s “Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignapthi.” Reports suggest she may play a negative role in Chiranjeevi’s next film directed by KS Ravindra. She is also linked to the Balakrishna-Gopichand Malineni project, though earlier rumors were denied, keeping her in the spotlight.
Director Buchi Babu has locked Shruti Haasan for a special song in “Peddi” after months of speculation over the heroine’s name. Though many names circulated, a newcomer briefly gained buzz through alleged PR linking her to Ram Charan’s film. However, reports say she was never considered, and the news was strategically leaked for publicity.
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to be highly batting-friendly for the IPL 2026 clash between RCB and GT. The surface typically allows free stroke play with short boundaries aiding batters. This season, the average first-innings score has been around 193, and chasing teams have won most matches, suggesting another high-scoring contest.