The box office is increasingly unpredictable, with star power no longer ensuring success. Films like Chiranjeevi’s “Bholaa Shankar,” Prabhas’ “The Raja Saab,” and NTR’s “War 2” struggled. Pawan Kalyan’s “Ustaad Bhagat Singh” also fell short, grossing under ₹100 crore and selling just over 1 million tickets, highlighting the...
Sharwanand’s “Biker,” directed by Abhilash Reddy, is set for paid premieres on April 2, 2026, across Hyderabad’s premium screens, including AMB, Prasads PCX, ART, and Allu Cinemas. Tickets open April 1. The motocross-based sports drama aims to build early buzz and momentum ahead of its April 3 release in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.
“Varanasi,” starring Mahesh Babu, faced chatter over credits. Producer Shobu Yarlagadda clarified “possessory credit” as standard practice, attributing creative authorship to the director. His composed response dismissed the debate as unnecessary, urging focus on the film’s scale. The ambitious project is set for a worldwide release on April 7, 2027.
Pradeep Ranganathan’s “Love Insurance Kompany” (LIK), directed by Vignesh Shivan and starring Krithi Shetty, is set for release on April 10, 2026. The futuristic romantic drama has completed censor formalities and received a U/A certificate. The film’s runtime is locked at 156 minutes, with an official announcement expected soon from the makers.
Visionary top filmmaker James Cameron’s new spectacle ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ has made its OTT debut, with a top update for Indian viewers. The global film is expected to stream for free on JioHotstar by late April or early May 2026. Currently, it is also accessible as a premium rental on Amazon Prime Video and […]
Tollywood director Ram Gopal Verma praised ‘Dhurandhar-2’, highlighting Shiv Kumar’s editing and Shashwat Sachdev’s music for elevating the film’s intensity. He noted that retro Hindi tracks added a fresh tone to action sequences. Verma also applauded Saini Johre’s production design for recreating Pakistan’s setting, and use of silence in sound design.
“Ramayana,” starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, is building buzz after a special Los Angeles screening for select audiences. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the teaser reportedly runs 2 minutes 38 seconds, introducing key characters like Rama, Sita, Ravana, and Hanuman. Planned in Hindi and English, the epic targets global audiences ahead of its Diwali 2026 […]
A social media “like” by Samantha, Parvathy, Kiran Rao, and Chinmayi sparked backlash after posts questioned a rural creator’s credibility. The episode highlighted concerns over class bias and accountability, showing how even small online actions by public figures are closely examined for consistency with their inclusive, socially aware image.
“Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has surpassed its predecessor and is nearing ₹1000 crore nett. A blunder revealing the cinematographer in a fight scene drew criticism but has now been fixed in theatres. The film also broke Baahubali 2’s North America record and continues its strong box office run.
After the setback of “Ghaati,” Anushka Shetty is gearing up for her ambitious Malayalam debut “Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer,” directed by Rojin Thomas. She plays Neeli in this dark fantasy drama. The trailer will launch today at 1:31 PM, sparking curiosity. Mounted on a ₹90 crore budget, the film is planned as a wide […]
Telugu actor Suhas stars in “Hey Balwanth,” which gained attention for its promotional buzz and last-minute title change from “Hey Bhagwan.” Directed by Gopi Atchara, the film showed Suhas in a new space but received mixed theatrical responses. It’s now streaming on ZEE5 in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, with Hindi coming later.
“Peddi,” starring Ram Charan, may miss its April 30 release amid reports of pending shoots and extensive CGI work. Strong buzz now suggests a new release date of June 25, 2026. Despite an earlier glimpse confirming the original date, the makers have yet to address the speculation, leaving fans anxious and eagerly awaiting official clarity […]
Ram Charan is all set for ‘RC17’ with Sukumar after ‘Peddi’. Buzz is growing as Shashwat Sachdev, famed for ‘Dhurandhar,’ is reportedly composing, marking his second Telugu collaboration with Charan. Backed by Mythri Movie Makers, this high-profile project carries massive expectations, with the shoot date likely to be announced soon.
Actor Zayed Khan responded to backlash over performing his mother Zarine Khan’s last rites using Hindu rituals. He said the family follows a secular outlook and values humanity over religious labels. Emphasizing privacy, he stated they are not answerable to others and do not need to justify personal choices regarding such sensitive matters.
Sharwanand’s upcoming film ‘Biker,’ India’s first motocross movie, releases April 3 in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. US premieres start April 2, with bookings open today via Shloka Entertainments. Directed by Abhilash Reddy and backed by UV Creations, it stars Malvika Nair, Rajasekhar, and Atul Kulkarni, with music by Ghibran, in premium formats.