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Ormax Media’s July 2025 list reveals South Indian actors like Prabhas and Thalapathy Vijay leading India’s most popular male stars, while Samantha Ruth Prabhu tops the female list. Bollywood icons like Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt also feature, highlighting a pan-India fan base and a shift in the industry’s popularity dynamics.
Happy Birthday to Bhumika Chawla, the timeless beauty who won hearts with “Kushi” and “Tere Naam”. From Telugu blockbusters to Bollywood gems, her journey has been rich with grace, talent, and versatility. Decades on, her legacy shines bright, a radiant icon and an inspiring actress whose charm continues to light up the screen.
Songs of “Paradise” honours the powerful legacy of Raj Begum, Kashmir’s first female radio voice, and will be premiering from August 29 on Prime Video. Saba Azad and Soni Razdan portray Noor Begum across eras in this soulful, cinematic tribute. Layered with music, memory, and defiance, the film resurrects a voice once silenced by tradition.
Bollywood actress Kajol’s mythological horror thriller Maa, a spinoff of Shaitaan, is set to premiere on Netflix on August 22. Directed by Vishal Furia, the film earned ₹37 crore at the box office and received mixed reviews. Produced by Ajay Devgn and others, Maa features Ronit Roy, Jitendra Kumar, and more in supporting roles.
Tollywood comedian Ramachandra is in critical condition after being diagnosed with paralysis caused by a blood clot in his brain, affecting his left arm and leg. Known for his impeccable comic timing in films like ‘Venky’, ‘Gautam SSC’, and ‘Aanandam’, he has left a lasting impression on audiences with his humor.
Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, along with Shobhita, visited Tirumala today and participated in Lord Srivaru’s seva during the VIP break darshan. TTD officials warmly received them and arranged for the darshan. Afterward, temple priests blessed the couple and presented them with Lord Venkateswara’s offerings at Ranganayakula Mandapam.
Megastar Chiranjeevi’s social fantasy “Vishwambhara” will release in summer 2026, with a teaser today at 06:06 PM. His comedy entertainer “Mega157,” directed by Anil Ravipudi, will have its title glimpse tomorrow at Prasads Multiplex, Hyderabad, 11:25 AM, coinciding with his birthday. Nayanthara stars. Rumoured title: “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.”
Rumours of a film starring Naga Chaitanya and directed by Koratala Siva have been confirmed false. Currently, Chaitanya is shooting the mythological thriller “NC24” with Karthik Dandu, while Koratala Siva is developing the script for “Devara 2,” set to launch in January 2026. Fans hoping for their collaboration will have to wait, as no project […]
Superstar Rajinikanth’s “Coolie,” directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, crossed ₹400 crore in its first weekend despite mixed reviews. Fans criticized post-release posters for featuring only Rajinikanth. In response, Sun Pictures released a new poster including Kannada star Upendra, pleasing fans who are urging more inclusive promotions going forward.
“Kothapallilo Okappudu,” released on July 18, 2025, backed by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, marks Praveena Paruchuri’s directorial debut. Despite good performances by Manoj Chandra, Usha Bonela, and Ravindra Vijay, poor execution hurt its box office run. Now streaming on Aha, Gold subscribers access it today, others from tomorrow, with hopes for better reception.
As Bigg Boss 19 nears its premiere, buzz suggests TV actor Gaurav Khanna may become the season’s highest-paid contestant. While exact figures are unconfirmed, he could surpass previous top earners like Sumbul Touqeer and Ankita Lokhande. Fans await to see if payouts rise again or continue last year’s trend of reduced salaries.
After War 2 underperformed at the box office, rumors spread that Hrithik Roshan unfollowed Jr NTR on Instagram. However, Hrithik never followed NTR to begin with. Despite YRF claiming ₹300 crore worldwide, online chatter about tension between the stars continues, even though their social media activity shows no sign of a real fallout.
Kannada blockbuster ‘Su From So’ nears ₹120 crore in collections. Directed by debutant J.P. Thuminad, the film stars Raj B. Shetty and Shaneel Gautham. Jio Hotstar secured digital rights, not Prime Video, while Colors Kannada and Star Maa bagged satellite rights. Made on a small budget, the film’s streaming date will be revealed soon.
Young Tollywood actor Teja Sajja’s film ‘Mirai’ has reportedly been postponed again. Initially slated for release on September 5, the movie is now expected to hit screens on September 12 due to technical reasons. An official announcement is awaited. Produced by People Media Factory, ‘Mirai’ will have a pan-India release.
Bollywood star actors Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘CHHAAVA’, based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s son Sambhaji Maharaj, has received a positive response at the box office. The film has now surpassed Baahubali 2 in earnings, with Baahubali 2 grossing ₹510 crore and CHHAAVA earning ₹516 crore in just 25 days.