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Producer Naga Vamsi announced “Vayuputra,” an animated mythological film on Lord Hanuman, directed by Chandoo Mondeti of “Thandel” fame. Initially expected to make “Karthikeya 3,” Mondeti chose this project, set for Dussehra 2026. Inspired by Mahavatar Narsimha’s success, “Vayuputra” will release in 2D and 3D, co-produced by Fortune Four Cin...
Sreeleela, busy shooting “Ustaad Bhagat Singh” with Pawan Kalyan, engaged with fans on Instagram. When asked about coping with feeling low, she advised hugging a family member and listening to music for therapy. Her heartfelt response resonated with fans, offering insight into how the actress stays strong and positive during tough times.
Pawan Kalyan’s highly anticipated gangster drama “They Call Him OG,” directed by Sujeeth with Priyanka Mohan as the female lead, releases in 15 days. Promotions begin soon, with the pre-release event rumored on September 20 in Vijayawada. Social media hints Chiranjeevi may attend. The trailer is awaited, and a new song is planned beforehand.
Sivakarthikeyan’s “Madharaasi,” directed by AR Murugadoss, released to mixed reviews. Originally, the climax showed heroine Malathy’s death, emphasizing Raghu’s failure to help her, but it was changed mid-shoot to preserve the protagonist’s value. Vidyut Jammwal plays the antagonist. Murugadoss’ revelation about the original ending surprised fans.
Kollywood director Prem Kumar C, known for “96” and “Meiyazhagan,” has announced his next project starring Fahadh Faasil. Initially set to work with Chiyaan Vikram, the plan changed. The upcoming action thriller, infused with Prem Kumar’s signature emotional depth, will mark Fahadh’s first solo Tamil lead. Shooting begins January 2026.
Director Atlee has revealed that the team of his upcoming film with Allu Arjun is currently scouting locations in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Desert. Tentatively titled ‘AA22 x A6,’ the big-budget film stars Deepika Padukone. This update comes after wrapping a dynamic Mumbai schedule featuring a high-energy dance sequence.
Prabhas-starrer ‘The Raja Saab,’ directed by Maruthi, may drop its trailer with ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ on October 2, 2025. Featuring Malavika Mohanan and Sanjay Dutt, the film is set for a grand January 9, 2026, release. Produced by People Media Factory, it features music by Thaman and wraps shooting next month.
Despite massive success in South India, ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ flopped in Hindi, earning under ₹2 crore in five days. Though praised by stars like Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra, North Indian audiences showed limited interest. Competing with Baaghi 4 and Param Sundari, the film’s national impact remains uncertain.
Allu Kanakaratnamma, wife of Allu Ramalingaiah, passed away at 94. Tollywood mourns as the Pedda Karma ceremony brings together Powerstar Pawan Kalyan, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, and Allu Aravind. Fans are moved seeing the trio together after a long time amid the family’s loss. Upcoming films keep stars busy.
‘Mirai,’ starring Teja Sajja and directed by Karthik Gattamneni, is set for a major release in the Nizam region, distributed by Mythri Movie Distributors LLP, Mythri Movie Makers’ arm. Produced by People Media Factory, the fantasy action film also features Manoj Manchu and Shriya Saran, with advance bookings opening soon.
YRF will co-produce Krrish 4 with Rakesh Roshan’s Filmkraft, despite War 2’s box office failure. The film, starring Hrithik Roshan, will begin shooting mid-next year. Aiming for a 2027 release, the team is focusing on strong pre-production. Despite financial risks, YRF sees potential in the popular Krrish franchise’s fan base.
Malayalam actress Navya Nair has been fined ₹1.14 lakh in Australia’s Melbourne International Airport. She was fined for carrying a handbag, which contained gajra (jasmine flowers) and violated Australia’s strict biosecurity law. Nair went to Australia for Onam celebrations organised by the Victoria Malayali Association.
Actor Vijay Antony, surprised earlier by Gen-Z terms, now produces ‘Pookie,’ a bilingual rom-com renamed ‘Bookie’ in Telugu after backlash. The pooja was held in Hyderabad with stars like Satya Dev and Lakshmi Manchu. Starring Ajay Dhishan and debutant Dhanusha, the film is set for a 2026 release under VAF Corporation.
Megastar Chiranjeevi and director Anil Ravipudi’s upcoming film ‘Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu’. This movie is going to release on Sankranti 2026. But there is talk that the OTT streaming partner has been finalised before the release. It seems that Amazon Prime has acquired the digital streaming rights. However, an official announcement is yet to come.
Anuparna Roy made history at the Venice Film Festival by becoming the first Indian director to win in the prestigious Horizonti category for her debut film ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’. Roy said the recognition will inspire her to tell more stories and dedicated the award to all Indian women, celebrating their strength, resilience, and creativity.