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Director Vignesh Shivan’s “LIK” starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty received mixed responses, praised for concept but criticized for execution. His warning against recording scenes sparked debate after he reshared similar clips online, drawing backlash. Backed by Nayanthara and S. S. Lalit Kumar, music by Anirudh Ravichander.
Kayadu Lohar is quickly emerging as one of the busiest young actresses in South cinema, with a packed multilingual lineup across Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu industries. She has films like ‘Pallichattambi’ with Tovino Thomas, ‘Im Game’ with Dulquer Salmaan, ‘The Paradise’ with Nani, and ‘STR51’ in her pipeline across industries.
“Swayambhu,” starring Nikhil Siddhartha, is delayed from April 10, 2026, raising anticipation. Reports hint at a May 22 release, pending confirmation. The first single, “Ra Ra Dheevara,” drops April 16. Directed by Bharat Krishnamachari, it co-stars Nabha Natesh and Samyuktha, with music by Ravi Basrur and visuals by Senthil Kumar.
Actress Mrunal Thakur’s romantic drama, ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein,’ is coming to Netflix on April 17, 2026. After a modest theatrical run, the film co-starring Siddhant Chaturvedi aims for a bigger audience online. Directed by Ravi Udyawar and backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this urban love story is ready for its digital debut this week.
Newlyweds Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have returned to the sets of their film, ‘Ranabaali’. The production team celebrated their arrival with a cake-cutting ceremony. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, this period action drama tells a story of the British era in Rayalaseema. The movie is scheduled to release in theaters on September 11.
Tamil star actor Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ was leaked online before release, shocking the team. Bollywood actor Sonu Sood supported Vijay and called piracy illegal and disrespectful. Many stars condemned it. Pooja Hegde said the leak hurts everyone’s hard work. The film was delayed earlier and is still waiting for a new release date.
Harish Shankar’s “Ustaad Bhagat Singh,” starring Pawan Kalyan, failed to meet expectations despite his continued post-release promotions. At a “Paapam Prathap” event, he admitted the film didn’t perform well. He recalled being called “Paapam Harish Shankar” on stage, initially thinking it referred to the film’s failure before realizing it wa...
Shruti Haasan’s exit from “Dacoit” is now being discussed as a missed opportunity after the film earned praise for Mrunal Thakur’s performance. Mrunal’s role is being hailed as one of her best, gaining strong audience appreciation. Reports say Shruti had shot portions before quitting, making it look like a potential career-defining loss in hindsight.
Netflix has overtaken Prime Video in India, reaching 92 million monthly users. Prime Video fell to 67 million after raising prices and adding ads. Netflix’s growth comes from quality Indian originals and better pricing. While Prime was once the leader, viewers now choose Netflix for its superior content and global reach.
Prashanth Neel is reportedly shaping “Dragon,” starring NTR, into a massive pan-India spectacle with a strong Hindi market focus. Anil Kapoor plays a key role, while talks continue with a popular intense Hindi actor for the antagonist after Tovino Thomas exited due to delays. The film is already generating strong anticipation across all major markets […]
Salman Khan’s film “Maatrubhumi” (earlier “Battle of Galwan”) has undergone major changes before release. Based on the Galwan conflict, it was altered after inputs to tone down sensitive China references. Nearly 40% was reshot with added emotional content, shifting focus to patriotism. Reports also suggest uncertainty over a possible OTT release.
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.