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Naveen Polishetty has emerged as Tollywood’s safest hero with four theatrical releases turning into hits. Agent Sai Srinivas Athreya, Jathi Ratnalu, Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty and Anaganaga Oka Raju all succeeded, with the latest crossing Rs 100 crore worldwide. Consistency across genres, and strong overseas returns make him a trusted, low-risk star for producers.
In Bollywood hit Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal of gangster Rahman Dekait won massive praise. Surprisingly, Telugu star Nagarjuna Akkineni was the first choice but had to decline due to prior commitments on Coolie and Kubera. Khanna’s performance revived his career, earning acclaim for his calm, menacing presence, and memorable dialogue delivery in the film.
Tollywood is facing fake practices like self-bookings and inflated box-office posters. Producers manipulate ticket sales and ratings, even overseas, to show false hype. This misleads audiences, damages credibility, and hurts distributors. Experts urge the industry to focus on real quality content instead of unethical manipulation.
‘Dhurandhar’ continues to draw audiences seven weeks after release. Its domestic nett is ₹879 crore, and worldwide gross has crossed ₹1,328 crore, making it India’s fourth-highest-grossing film, surpassing RRR. The spy action thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar, earned nearly Rs. 300 crore overseas. Fans eagerly await Dhurandhar 2 on March 19, 2026.
Singer Neha Kakkar shared alarming Instagram posts announcing a break from responsibilities, relationships and work, saying she is unsure about returning. She also requested paparazzi and fans to respect her privacy. The posts come weeks after backlash over her song Candy Shop, though no reason was confirmed for her decision.
An unverified viral quote attributed to Pooja Hegde alleging an incident with a co-star has triggered online debate. With no official confirmation, social media users are linking it to old Radhe Shyam rumours, causing Prabhas to trend. Speculation has also dragged in other actors, despite lack of evidence.
“Anaganaga Oka Raju,” starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary, released during the Sankranti festival, is posting impressive box-office collections. Trade sources report that the film entered the ₹100 crore club within just five days of release. Notably, it is the first film in Naveen Polishetty’s career to cross the coveted ₹100 crore milestone.
Rumours about Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur’s alleged Valentine’s Day wedding have resurfaced despite being earlier dismissed by the actress on Instagram. Mrunal’s team has now firmly denied the claims, calling them completely baseless and clarifying that the speculation circulating online has no truth and should not be taken seriously by fans or media.
The true box-office test begins with Sankranti ending. Chiranjeevi’s “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu,” Sharwanand’s “Nari Nari Naduma Murari,” and Naveen Polishetty’s “Anaganaga Oka Raju” led collections, while “The Raja Saab” and “Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi” struggled. Weekday audiences will determine their stay...
Actor Venkatesh is focused on Trivikram Srinivas’ Adarsha Kutumbam, set for a Dasara 2026 release. While confirmed for Drishyam 3 after this, rumours are rife that he shelved it for a Sankranthiki Vastunnam sequel. If director Anil Ravipudi presents the sequel script, Venkatesh may face a scheduling conflict with the upcoming Malayalam Drishyam 3 release.
Hindi film Dhurandhar became a blockbuster despite its HD copy being leaked online during the first weekend. Banned in Pakistan and Arab countries, it remains the most-watched Indian film on pirated websites there. Makers reportedly lost over ₹100 crore due to the bans, but global curiosity boosted its popularity. Dhurandhar 2 will be releasing March […]
Karthi has moved on from the long-delayed Kaithi sequel. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, busy with his upcoming Allu Arjun project, has put Kaithi 2 on hold despite earlier announcements. Fans continue to ask about the sequel, but Karthi urges them to stop, saying questions about the project should be directed to Lokesh, who will provide updates.
Icon star Allu Arjun is enjoying quality family time in Japan after the promotional events for ‘Pushpa 2’. After wrapping up promotional commitments, the actor explored Tokyo with his family and visited the Sensoji Temple. A glimpse of their visit has gone viral on social media, delighting fans who appreciate seeing the star unwind with […]
After backlash over remarks calling Bollywood possibly communal, AR Rahman issued a video statement reaffirming gratitude to India. Calling the country his home and inspiration, he said his intent was misunderstood and his music aims to unite cultures. Rahman cited projects celebrating diversity and shared footage of Maa Tujhe Salaam to underline commitment to unity.
Vir Das reconnected with Aamir Khan after a decade to seek support for his directorial debut Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos. Aamir backed the film, refining its script before shooting and appearing in a wild extended cameo. Vir called directing Aamir a joy, praising his improvisation, presence, and commitment to comedy, following years of silence after […]