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Anil Ravipudi’s National Award-winning “Bhagavanth Kesari” has surged on Amazon Prime Video, reaching No.1 in the drama category, fueled by buzz around the upcoming “Jana Nayagan.” Online discussions highlighted similarities between the films, sparking renewed interest. The Tamil film releases January 9, 2026, with a Telugu version titled “Jana Nayakudu.”
‘Champion,’ featuring Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan, has earned Rs 17 crore so far, the makers confirmed. Swapna Cinema says the period drama connected with its core audience, drawing praise for Roshan’s performance and Anaswara’s confident Telugu debut. With steady footfalls, the film’s final box-office outcome remains to be seen.
Filmmaker Karan Johar is returning to family dramas with a grand new project reminiscent of his 2001 hit Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. Pre-production begins mid-2026, with filming later that year. While the title remains unconfirmed, speculation about K3G2 is rife. The film promises emotional storytelling, a star-studded cast, and a memorable soundtrack.
Mollywood star Kalyani Priyadarshan, fresh from the hit ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra,’ is reportedly making her Bollywood debut in Ranveer Singh’s zombie film, tentatively titled ‘Pralay.’ Ranveer’s ‘Dhurandhar’ is his highest-grossing film, and he debuts as co-producer under Maa Kasam Films. Shooting is expected to start in April 2026.
Rebel Star Prabhas is back to the big screen with ‘The Raja Saab,’ marking his festive-season return. Directed by Maruthi, it stars Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar, with Sanjay Dutt and Boman Irani. Paid premieres start Jan 8, while Nizam pre-sales open Jan 7, showing impressive demand and enthusiastic audience anticipation.
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s film ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’, directed by Boyapati Sreenu, released in theatres on December 12, 2025. Netflix will stream it from January 9, 2026, in Telugu and other dubbed languages. Despite mixed box office results, the OTT release gives it a new chance to reach home viewers. Cast includes Samyuktha and Aadhi Pinisetty.
The upcoming Tamil film ‘Mandadi’, starring Soori and Suhas, has completed 70% of its shooting under the direction of Mathimaran Pugalendhi. Slated for a summer 2026 release, the movie is a sports-action drama. Suhas takes on the role of the antagonist, adding intensity to the storyline, while Soori leads the narrative. Fans are eagerly awaiting […]
Sharwanand’s Sankranthi release, ‘Nari Nari Naduma Murari,’ features Samyukta and Sakshi Vaidya. Directed by Ram Abbaraju, the film now includes Sree Vishnu, called the King of Entertainment. The trailer is coming soon. The movie premieres on Jan 14, 2026, at 5:49 PM. The supporting cast includes Sunil, Naresh, Sampath Raj, and Vennela Kishore.
Actress Sara Arjun thanked her fans for supporting her film ‘Dhurandhar’. Calling them her “strongest Dhurandhars,” she said their love proved cinema still matters in the short-content era. She expressed joy at connecting with the audience, called it a true victory for artists, and wished everyone health, peace, and prosperity in 2026.
Nivin Pauly’s horror comedy ‘Sarvam Maya’ has become a big box office hit. Released on Christmas Day, the film crossed ₹100 crore worldwide in just 10 days. Audiences responded strongly, giving Pauly a much-needed success. Directed by Akhil Sathyan, the film features Riya Shibu, Aju Varghese, Janardhanan, and Preity Mukhundhan in key supporting roles.
Telugu actress Nupur Sanon, who starred with Raviteja in ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’, is engaged to singer Stebin Ben. The couple, in a three-year relationship, recently shared engagement photos on social media. They are set to marry on January 11 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, celebrating the start of a new chapter in their lives.
Director Vetrimaaran’s gangster action drama ‘Arasan,’ set in the ‘Vada Chennai Universe,’ stars Simbu with Vijay Sethupathi as the antagonist. Producer Thanu confirmed Dhanush won’t appear due to the story’s parallel timeline. Andre Jeremiah plays a key role, the female lead remains unannounced, and the film releases in Telugu as ‘Saamrajyam.’
Suriya lauded Ranveer Singh’s action drama ‘Dhurandhar,’ calling it a masterpiece and praising director Aditya Dhar. He congratulated the team and highlighted his friend R. Madhavan’s impressive transformation. Madhavan warmly replied, calling Suriya’s words priceless and thanking both him and Jyothika for their gracious support and love.
Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell film ‘Jana Nayagan’, directed by H. Vinoth, releases Jan 9, starring Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, and Bobby Deol, with grand visuals and Anirudh’s music. The trailer confirms it as a remake of ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’, retaining women’s empowerment while adding politics and stronger villain focus, and political satire.
Director Ritesh Rana’s comedy-drama ‘Jetlee’ stars Satya and Miss Universe India 2024 Rhea Singha, set almost entirely on a plane. The first glimpse shows stylish stunts, comic moments, and thrills. Produced by Clap Entertainment and presented by Mythri Movie Makers, it features Ajay, Viva Harsha, Kabir Duhan Singh, with music by Kaala Bhairava.