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Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh,’ directed by Harish Shankar, is slated for an April 2026 release. The makers are set to release a new background song with powerful lyrics by Oscar-winning Chandrabose, celebrating Pawan Kalyan’s larger-than-life persona. DSP has composed the music, and fans eagerly await the official release date.
JP Dutta’s cult classic ‘Border’ returns as ‘Border 2,’ set in the 1971 war, releasing January 23, 2026. Starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahaan Shetty, early VFX trolling faded after Ghar Kab Aaoge’s recreation. Trade predicts a Rs 35 crore opening, powered by ‘Border’s’ legacy, Deol’s ‘Gadar 2’ success...
The trailer of Vishal Bhardwaj’s romantic crime drama O’Romeo impressed viewers, especially Avinash Tiwary’s striking transformation as Jalal. Fans praised his intense makeover and called him “a chameleon.” The film, starring Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, and others, is set to release on February 13, 2026, during Valentine’s week.
Actress Asin, famous for South Indian hits and Bollywood blockbuster Ghajini, quit films after marrying Rahul Sharma in 2016. Sharma, Micromax co-founder and CEO, is worth around Rs 1,300 crore. The couple recently celebrated their 10th anniversary with heartfelt posts and rare wedding photos, delighting fans eager to see Asin back in the spotlight.
Colors TV’s reality show The 50 premieres February 1, featuring celebrities, digital stars, and reality veterans. Confirmed contestants include Karan Patel, Urvashi Dholakia, Ridhi Dogra, Monalisa, Divya Agarwal, and others. Hosted by Farah Khan, the show allows viewers to bet on favourites and win prize money. More participants will be revealed soon.
Former Bollywood actress Rimi Sen, known for films like Dhoom and Golmaal, has transitioned to a real estate career in Dubai. She praised the city’s business-friendly environment, disciplined market, and inclusive society, contrasting it with India’s complex regulations. Rimi has successfully established herself in Dubai’s competitive property sector.
Director Ram Gopal Varma addressed renewed scrutiny over his past comments on the authorship of the Oscar-winning song ‘Jai Ho.’ A resurfaced video suggested he credited singer Sukhwinder Singh instead of composer AR Rahman. On X, Varma clarified he respects Rahman, calling him a great composer and kind person, hoping to end negativity.
Anup Jalota sparked controversy by suggesting AR Rahman “convert back to Hinduism” if he feels sidelined in Bollywood. Jalota reacted to Rahman’s BBC interview, where the composer cited industry power shifts and possible communal bias. Rahman later clarified he never intended to hurt sentiments, stressing music, unity and India’s multicultural spirit.
Netizens are comparing actor Naveen Polishetty with Tamil star Pradeep Ranganathan. Though he has done only a few films, Naveen has delivered back-to-back box office hits. Starting with ‘Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya’ (25 cr), followed by ‘Jathi Ratnalu’ (75 cr) and ‘Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty’ (50 cr), his latest film, ‘Anaganaga Oka Raju’ (₹100 cr).
Ormax Media released its December 2025 list of India’s most popular actors and actresses. Prabhas topped the actors’ ranking, followed by Vijay, Shah Rukh Khan, Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Ajith, Ram Charan, Jr NTR, and Salman Khan. Among actresses, Samantha ranked first, with Alia Bhatt second and Rashmika third in a nationwide popularity survey.
Actress Nidhhi Agerwal, who starred with Pawan Kalyan in ‘Hari Hari Veera Mallu,’ called him a phenomenon, praising his intelligence, aura, and courage. She said hits or flops don’t affect him, and he could even become India’s prime minister. Nidhhi highlighted his dedication to politics, people, and meaningful change.
SS Rajamouli’s Pan India film ‘Varanasi,’ starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, is set to release in 2027. Prithviraj plays the villain, and Mahesh Babu briefly appears as Lord Rama. The film features a time-travel storyline. Produced by Sri Durga Arts and others, the makers confirmed the release date, exciting fans worldwide.
Nikhil Siddhartha, who last appeared in the box office flop “Appudo Ippudo Eppudo,” has been focused on his ambitious project “Swayambhu,” directed by debutant Bharat Krishnamachari. Originally set to release on February 13, 2026, in eight languages, the film’s release has now been reportedly postponed, with makers eyeing a March or April launch.
A fake factory named “RGF (Rajasekhar Goti Factory)” is trending on social media. A YouTuber made a parody video showing actor Rajasekhar as the factory owner, with fake ID cards and salary posts going viral. Officials clarified it’s all fake and for fun, warning people not to believe such misleading content online.
Sankranthi was initially set for 7 releases, including 2 dubbed films, but only 5 finally reached theaters, with 3 performing well. With festivities over, collections have dipped slightly. This week marks 2026’s first with no Telugu releases, with even dubbed films staying away, leaving Sankranthi films to dominate screens and OTT as the main option.