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Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu continues its blockbuster run after passing the weekday test post-Sankranti. With ticket prices normalized and a long Republic Day weekend ahead, the movie is seeing steady footfalls across Telugu states. Strong word of mouth, and festive momentum could push the film closer to the coveted ₹400 crore mark.
Debut director Adwaith Nayar’s Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies impresses with slick WWE-inspired action, striking cinematography and strong performances from Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew. However, weak writing, predictable narration and a hollow second half drain emotional impact, reducing the film to stylish action without substance. Rating 2.5/5.
Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s romantic drama ‘Tere Ishk Mein,’ directed by Aanand L. Rai, is now streaming on Netflix, including the Telugu ‘Amara Kavyam’ and Tamil-dubbed versions. Produced by T-Series Films and Colour Yellow Productions, it features Prakash Raj, Priyanshu Painyuli, and music by AR Rahman. The OTT response to the film is eagerly awaited.
Sharwanand revealed he will work with producer Anil Sunkara without taking any remuneration after ‘Nari Nari Naduma Murari’s’ blockbuster run. He emphasized he won’t accept a single rupee until Anil launches a big-budget venture. Fans are thrilled, eagerly anticipating the reunion of this successful actor-producer duo for another hit.
Sharwanand’s ‘Nari Nari Naduma Murari’ continues strong at the box office, directed by Ram Abbaraju and starring Samyukta and Sakshi Vaidya. At the success meet, he thanked fans for the triumph and confirmed the film will run four more weeks. Theater issues are resolved, audience enthusiasm is rising, and positive word-of-mouth is growing.
Telugu director Maruthi is facing social media backlash after his recent film, Raja Saab, failed at the box office. Known for hits like Mahanubhavudu and Bhale Bhale Magadivoy, he now must rebuild his career from scratch. Observers suggest he could take inspiration from directors like Gunasekhar and Boyapati Srinu for a strong comeback.
Salman Khan’s artistic side shines as Farah Khan showcases his Ayatul Kursi painting in Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma’s Mumbai home. The artwork, blending Arabic calligraphy and Namaz poses, is considered lucky by Aayush. Salman, a passionate painter, keeps a vast collection at his farmhouse, while he prepares for his upcoming film Battle of Galwan.
Malavika Mohanan sparked online criticism after claiming Tamil and Telugu actresses often don’t read their lines, relying on stock expressions. Her remarks went viral following a Galatta Plus interview, with social media users recalling her own performances in Master and The Raja Saab. Mohanan defended her view, while some supported her citing Beyond The Clouds.
Amina Khalil, Egyptian actress born in 1988, gained fame from the Netflix series Grand Hotel. Trained at The American University in Cairo and Lee Strasberg Institute, she is also a women’s rights advocate and UNFPA goodwill ambassador. Married to photographer Ahmed Zaatar, Khalil wowed fans by appearing alongside Shah Rukh Khan at Riyadh’s Joy Awards […]
Telugu mystical thriller ‘Shambhala,’ starring Aadi Saikumar and directed by Ugandhar Muni, premiered on Aha today, with makers hopeful of strong OTT acceptance. The film’s Hindi theatrical release on Jan 9, 2026, saw a muted response and is expected to stream on Amazon Prime Video in February. Archana Iyer, Swasika Vijay, and others star.
‘Mowgli’ 2025, director Sandeep Raj’s first theatrical release, flopped at the box office despite starring Roshan Kanakala and Sakkshi Mhadolkar. The romantic action drama, supported by People Media Factory, features Bandi Saroj Kumar as the antagonist and several actors. It’s now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
AR Murugadoss, who previously worked with Sivakarthikeyan, is reportedly in talks with Tamil star Simbu for a commercial entertainer. Simbu, currently busy with the highly anticipated ‘Arasan,’ will later begin a new project with Aswath Marimuthu. Given Murugadoss’s recent films underperforming, the collaboration’s success remains uncertain.
Aamir Khan is producing his son Junaid Khan’s next film “Ek Din,” now set to release on May 1, 2026. He praised Sai Pallavi’s superb performance, saying she dubbed in Hindi and delivered a powerful role. Though other heroines were considered, Aamir is thrilled with her casting. While she is set to impress, attention now […]
Nidhhi Agerwal recently praised Prabhas on a Hindi podcast, calling him a true self-made superstar. She revealed he doesn’t rely on any personal PR team and carries himself with quiet confidence. Highlighting his hard work, humility, and fan love, she also admired his kind, grounded nature, showing why Prabhas is deeply respected and adored both […]
Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh,’ directed by Harish Shankar, is slated for an April 2026 release. The makers are set to release a new background song with powerful lyrics by Oscar-winning Chandrabose, celebrating Pawan Kalyan’s larger-than-life persona. DSP has composed the music, and fans eagerly await the official release date.