Pradeep Ranganathan’s “Love Insurance Kampany (LIK)” opened to a dull response in Telugu states despite high expectations after “Love Today.” The Vignesh Shivan-directed sci-fi rom-com, featuring Krithi Shetty and music by Anirudh Ravichander, saw mixed reviews. Weak promotions hurt openings, and the weekend performance will decide its box office fate.
Nikhil Siddhartha, after the blockbuster “Karthikeya 2,” is awaiting his ambitious film “Swayambhu,” directed by Bharat Krishnamachari and backed by Pixel Studios. The first single “Ra Ra Dheevara,” composed by Ravi Basrur, releases on April 16. The makers unveiled a fierce warrior poster, while the film’s release date will be announced soon.
“Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” starring Ranveer Singh, has become the first Hindi film to cross ₹1000 crore nett, with its predecessor also earning around ₹900 crore. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel released in multiple languages and collected ₹73 crore from dubbed versions, led by Telugu. The film is now nearing the ₹1700 crore global milestone.
Hyderabad-based stand-up comedian Anudeep Katikala faced backlash after offensive remarks on Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan during a show. He mocked personal lives, including references to Niharika Konidela and Upasana. Fans strongly condemned the comments, while warnings and apology demands followed. The controversy may also lead to legal action.
Nani will next be seen in the much-anticipated “The Paradise.” Kayadu Lohar plays the female lead, and on her birthday the makers unveiled her first look. She plays Subbu, and her attire suggests she hails from a rich family, contrasting the hero’s tribal background. The film releases on August 21, 2026, in major Indian languages […]
Pawan Kalyan’s “Ustaad Bhagat Singh” turned out to be a box office debacle, failing to cross ₹100 crore and receiving negative reviews. Directed by Harish Shankar, it marked their second collaboration. Netflix announced the film will stream from April 16 with a PAN-Indian release in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam versions simultaneously.
Netflix has announced the digital release date of young actor Ken Karunas’s sensational film “Youth,” which will stream from April 16. The movie has collected over ₹70 crore worldwide, emerging as the third highest-grossing Tamil film. With strong theatrical success behind it, expectations are high to see how the film performs in the digital space.
‘Decoit’ starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur has opened to positive response and strong box office numbers. The makers revealed that the film earned over ₹15 crore worldwide on its first day, including more than $575K from overseas markets. Directed by Shaneil Deo, the film has made an impressive start at the box office.
Adivi Sesh’s romantic action drama “Dacoit” released yesterday to mixed responses, with weekend trends crucial. Directed by Shaniel Deo, it posted strong openings, selling nearly 100K tickets in pre-sales and over 150K on Day 1. Trade estimates peg the worldwide gross above ₹12 crore, though final numbers may vary after official confirmation.
After the blockbuster success of “Sankranthiki Vasthunam,” Venkatesh teams up with Trivikram for “Adarsha Kutumbam,” generating strong buzz. Udaybir Sandhu, known as Pinda, is reportedly the antagonist. Actors from the Dhurandhar franchise have gained fame, making this a promising move. Harsha Vardhan composes music, while Srinidhi Shetty plays the female lead.
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 continues its strong theatrical run even in the fourth week. The film is still drawing steady audiences despite new releases in cinemas. On Day 23, it earned around Rs 6.70 crore net across 8,492 shows in India, proving its sustained popularity and solid word-of-mouth among moviegoers nationwide continuing its impressive box […]
Lebanese model Mia Khalifa has once again slammed Israel’s strikes on Lebanon, expressing sorrow over civilian casualties in her homeland. She extended condolences to victims’ families and called for an immediate halt to violence. She emphasized that lasting peace can only be achieved through talks and humanitarian understanding amid rising regional tensions.
“Dacoit,” starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, has released in Telugu and Hindi. The makers have introduced a BOGO ticket offer on BookMyShow for Hindi viewers. The film, produced by Supriya Yarlagadda, features key roles by Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj and others. The strategy aims to boost Hindi market and expand the film’s reach.
Actor Vijay stayed silent when asked about leaked scenes from his upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’. After finishing his election campaign in Karaikudi, Sivaganga district, he returned to Chennai. Reporters questioned him about the issue, but Vijay chose not to respond and quietly walked away without giving any clarification.
“Sabdham,” starring Aadhi Pinisetty, has finally debuted on ZEE5 in Telugu after releasing earlier only in Tamil and Hindi. The horror-thriller, directed by Arivazhagan, received mixed theatrical reviews. Featuring Lakshmi Menon, Simran, and Laila, it now reaches a wider audience digitally with improved accessibility and renewed viewer interest online.