Buzz in Tollywood suggests Srinu Vaitla is teaming up with Sharwanand for a fresh entertainer, with regular shooting slated from March 2026. The opening schedule will capture Sharwa’s entry sequences. Anantika Sunil Kumar is tipped as the female lead, while Mythri Movie Makers is expected to bankroll the much-anticipated project.
Indian Idol season 3 winner Prashant Tamang died on January 11, 2026, aged 43, leaving fans shocked. His death recalled the earlier tragedy of Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya, who died in 2013 after suffering from jaundice. Both losses marked painful moments in the show’s history and affected the music reality television community nationwide.
Tamil superstar Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Parashakti’, released on January 10, has seen underwhelming box office performance on its opening day. Trade reports reveal the film grossed only ₹11.50 crore nationwide. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the movie is set against the 1960s anti-Hindi movement, but the first-day collections have surprised industry analysts.
Kannada star Rishab Shetty’s self-directed film ‘Kantara 1’ has emerged as a massive blockbuster, earning over ₹800 crore at the box office. After streaming successfully on Amazon Prime, the film is now set for its television debut. Zee Telugu will telecast the hit movie on January 24 at 6 pm, bringing the cinematic sensation to […]
Actor David Carter was found dead at his California home, with authorities confirming his passing. Born on Dec 14, 1956, in Los Angeles, he began his career as a child actor and gained fame for his role as Knowles in the 1982 horror classic ‘The Thing’. He also appeared in ‘Punky Brewster’, ‘Runaway Train’, and […]
Harish Shankar, at the pre-release of ‘Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi,’ admitted that ‘Mr. Bachchan’ underperformed but called Ravi Teja a guiding force in his career. He pledged a blockbuster this time, signaling a major comeback for the duo. The Sankranthi release is set for January 13, 2026, with high expectations from fans.
Rebel Star Prabhas has struck box office gold with director Maruthi’s horror-comedy ‘Rajasaab’, drawing strong crowds worldwide. Trade reports indicate the film crossed ₹108 crore globally within two days. 2nd-day earnings alone touched ₹32.84 crore. Thaman’s energetic music and the film’s entertaining blend of humor and horror are boosting repeat viewership.
Actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan called for a “principled relook” of India’s film certification system, advocating transparency, and written justifications for edits. Citing stalled releases like Jana Nayagan, he urged the film industry to engage constructively with the govt to protect artistic freedom and uphold constitutional and democratic values.
Rebel star Prabhas’ latest high-budget release, ‘Rajasaab,’ had midnight premieres in Telangana at standard ticket prices, while AP permitted special shows and price hikes. Chiranjeevi’s film, ‘Mana Shankar Varaprasad Garu,’ received advantages in both states. Fans are expressing concerns and demand equal benefits for Prabhas’ films.
The Raja Saab earned ₹112 crore worldwide on Day 1, showcasing Prabhas’s box office appeal. The makers added a previously missing eight-minute scene of an older Prabhas, trimmed other sequences, and clarified it won’t appear in part two. Ticket prices return to normal Monday, with audience response over the weekend seen as crucial for sustained […]
Ahead of Sankranthi, Telugu films are witnessing strong North America pre-sales. After The Raja Saab and Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu, Naveen Polishetty’s Anaganaga Oka Raju crossed $100,000 in advance bookings and is expected to post his biggest premiere. Chiranjeevi’s film has already surpassed $600,000, eyeing $1 million premieres.
The Telangana High Court had expressed strong disapproval of the govt over rising movie ticket prices. Yet, less than a day after the court’s ruling, the govt permitted higher prices for Chiranjeevi’s ‘Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu’ film. It has raised questions about compliance, leaving the public curious about how the court will respond to […]
Icon star Allu Arjun shared a birthday wish for his father, Allu Aravind, on X. He called him the closest thing to God in his life and wished him joy always. The post moved fans and drew warm replies from followers, film friends, and well-wishers across social media on his special day today with love.
This Pongal, Tamil cinema faces an unusual crisis with no major releases. Karthi’s “Va Vathiyaar” is stayed by Madras High Court over ₹21 crore dues, while “Parashakthi” and “Jana Nayagan” face legal hurdles. “Parashakthi” releases only in Tamil, needing positive word-of-mouth for Telugu success. The industry navigates a challenging period a...
Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni, grandson of Superstar Krishna, debuts as lead in the upcoming action-romance “Srinivasa Mangapuram,” directed by Ajay Bhupathi. Mahesh Babu launched the first-look poster, showcasing Jaya Krishna in an intense action pose. Produced by P Kiran, with music by GV Prakash Kumar and Rasha Thadani making her Telugu debut.