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Producers in Tollywood are voicing concern over the stringent approach of the Central Board of Film Certification, saying frequent objections to film titles like Hey Bhagwan and Chai Wala force costly changes. Small-budget filmmakers argue the tough scrutiny inflates branding expenses and question why similar flexibility appears to be granted to bigger films.
Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s upcoming film ‘Irumudi,’ directed by Shiva Nirvana, is in production. On Maha Shivaratri, makers revealed Priya Bhavani Shankar as Kaveri, his romantic interest. Baby Nakastra plays with his daughter. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, with music by G. V. Prakash Kumar, this marks Priya’s biggest Telugu project so far.
The Telugu mythological film ‘Vanaveera,’ directed by Avinash Thiruveedhula and starring Simran Chaudhary, released unnoticed at the box office. Following Raghu, a carefree man, the story involves political chaos when Deva’s followers misuse his bike. Vanaveera is now streaming on Prime Video in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil, with English subtitles.
“Funky” is a below-par comedy drama, feeling like a collection of random scenes stitched together. Anudeep KV leans heavily on one-liners, neglecting the story and screenplay. Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar deliver good performances, but despite a few jokes landing, the film overall fails to engage, making it a disappointing outing. #Rating: 2.75/5.
Nithiin is reuniting with AAY director Anji for a Shresht Movies production, eyeing a Sankranthi 2027 release titled Sankranthi Subhakankshalu. The festive slot promises visibility, but heavyweights like Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Balakrishna, and Nagarjuna may crowd the season. Choosing to compete or shift could define Nithiin’s career momentum.
Netflix’s crime thriller “Kohrra” returns with its second season today, following a fresh murder investigation in a new location. Season 2 introduces Mona Singh and other new characters. Originally expected at midnight, it premieres at 1:30 PM, with both seasons available in multiple languages. Created by Sudip Sharma, Gunjit Chopra, and Diggi Sisodia.
Mumbai Crime Branch identified weapon supplier Asaram Fasle, alias Babu, linked to the Bishnoi gang for four years in the Rohit Shetty house firing case. A garage mechanic for the gang, Fasle acted on Shubham Lonkar’s instructions, handing weapons to Swapnil Sakat, later used by the unidentified shooter outside Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence.
Director Anil Ravipudi will team up again with Venkatesh for a new film. An official announcement is expected in March. Shooting is likely to begin in July 2026 as pre production will take time. Meanwhile, Venkatesh is busy with a film directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The project is planned for a grand Sankranthi 2027 release […]
The Telugu political comedy drama “Anaganaga Oka Raju,” starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary, is set to premiere on Netflix on February 11, 2026. Directed by Maari, the film will stream in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam versions. Rao Ramesh and others play supporting roles, with music composed by Mickey J. Meyer.
‘Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich’ is a 4-episode Netflix docuseries, released in 2020 and currently trending. Directed by Lisa and based on James Patterson’s book, it exposes Epstein’s crimes through victims’ testimonies, showing how he used wealth and fame to escape justice. Each 1-hour episode covers his life, crimes, island, and 2019 arrest.
Buzz around a Kamal Haasan–Rajinikanth film is growing again. Reports say director Nelson Dilipkumar will helm the project, with an announcement promo shoot starting today at Prasad Studios. Rajiv Menon will handle cinematography, while Anirudh Ravichander is also expected to take part. Fans are eagerly waiting for the official announcement.
A public feud involving influencer Orry and Sara Ali Khan’s family has intensified after Orry called her brother Ibrahim Ali Khan “besharam” on a podcast. He also mocked Sara’s film career and blamed Amrita Singh for their fallout. Orry claimed his remarks were jokes, but online backlash and protests continue to grow.
‘Patang,’ a Telugu romantic comedy starring Pranav Kaushik, Preethi Pagadala, and Vamsi Pujit, was released as a Christmas special. Written and directed by Praneeth Prattipati, the film entertained audiences despite a modest cast. With music by Jose Jimmy and key performances from S.P. Charan, Anu Hasan, and Gautham Menon, it streams on Sun NXT tomorrow.
Bengaluru police have filed a new FIR against Ranveer Singh regarding his IFFI 2025 Daiva ritual mimicry. He had previously apologized to the Tulu community. With ‘Dhurandhar’ now streaming on Netflix, public attention has returned, raising the question of whether Ranveer will offer another apology or let legal proceedings continue.
Ranbir Kapoor thrilled fans by revealing he will begin shooting “Animal Park” about 6 months after “Spirit” releases. Excited to reunite with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, he said the film lets him play both hero and villain. Ranbir praised Vanga’s vision, calling the dual role creatively challenging and rewarding, promising an intense cinematic experience ahead.