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Nivin Pauly has bounced back with ‘Sarvam Maya,’ a horror-comedy fantasy directed by Akhil Sathyan, after recent setbacks. Despite clashing with Mohanlal’s Vrusshaba, the film earned strong reviews and collected about ₹19 crore so far, mainly from overseas markets. Trade estimates suggest it could reach ₹45 crore over the weekend and aims for ₹100 crore.
After the Christmas release of Champion, actor Roshan Meka is lining up multiple projects. He has finalized a rom-com with Sailesh Kolanu, produced by Sithara Entertainments. Tamil director Gautham Menon is reportedly in talks to direct him next. Roshan is also discussing films with Swapna Cinema and Mohana Krishna Indraganti, signaling a busy 2026–27.
Hyderabad police filed a 100-page chargesheet in the Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre stampede case, naming 23 accused, including Allu Arjun, theatre management, and security staff. The December 4, 2024 incident killed a woman and severely injured her son. Allu Arjun’s managers and bouncers are also listed, while only four witnesses were included in the investigation.
Producer Naga Vamsi called 2025 a disappointing year for Tollywood, with only a few films performing well. He said ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunam,’ ‘Court,’ and ‘Little Hearts’ were the major hits, while others like ‘Daaku Maharaaj’ and ‘HIT 3’ saw moderate success. ‘Little Hearts’ succeeded thanks to his faith in small films&rsqu...
YRF’s spy thriller ‘Alpha,’ featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, will no longer be released on April 17, 2026, due to delays caused by VFX work. Aditya Chopra has decided to step aside to allow Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galwan’ to have a solo release. The new release date for ‘Alpha’ will be announced after a […]
Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak said Akshaye Khanna exited Drishyam 3 after disputes over a wig, fees and attitude. Despite being signed, the actor allegedly insisted on a wig, sought higher pay, and claimed credit for Dhurandhar’s success. Pathak alleged toxic behaviour, legal notice sent, losses incurred, and confirmed Jaideep Ahlawat has replaced him in sequel.
Eesha, a horror thriller directed by Srinivas Manne, has become a Christmas box-office hit. Despite a modest budget, the film drew strong advance bookings and packed theatres. Backed by Bunny Vas and Vamsi Nandipati, it grossed ₹3.6 crore and sold 89,000 tickets in two days, impressing audiences with scares, twists, and emotion, and lasting impact.
This year, Tamannaah Bhatia ranked first among the most searched Tollywood actresses on Google, driven by films, web series, and special songs that boosted her pan-India popularity. Her consistent projects gained attention across regions. Rashmika Mandanna ranked second, Samantha third, Kiara Advani fourth, and Sreeleela fifth.
Thalapathy Vijay’s 69th film ‘Jana Nayagan’ is all set for a huge audio launch today, December 27, in Kuala Lumpur. The mega event will be held grandly at Bukit Jalil Open Ground starting at 3 pm IST. With a five to six hour schedule, tight security is in place as nearly one lakh Vijay’s fans […]
“Mowgli,” which was released on Dec 13, is moving quickly to OTT, streaming on ETV Win from January 1, just 20 days after its theatrical release. Despite expectations for Roshan, debutant Sakshi Madolkar, and director Sandeep Raj, negative reviews and competition from “Akhanda 2” led to an okayish box office film, marking another setback for […]
Natural Star Nani is currently shooting for his upcoming film ‘Paradise’ and is set to collaborate next with director Sujeeth. Reports suggest that he may also team up with director Venky Atluri, with the project likely to commence after Sujeeth’s film. Also, Nani is rumored to consider working again with ‘Hi Nanna’ director Shauryu for […]
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan turns 60 today, Dec 27, hosting a grand birthday bash at his Panvel farmhouse, attended by close friends, co-stars, and industry insiders. The event, heavily secured with police and private arrangements, has drawn fans outside hoping for a glimpse, making Salman’s milestone birthday a star-studded and much-talked-about celebration.
Soaring ticket prices of Telugu big films are driven more by inflated star remunerations than grandeur. Fans celebrating massive paychecks ignore the impact on audiences. With heroes and directors quoting ₹140 crore and ₹100 crore even before filming, project budgets touch ₹250 crore, forcing producers to raise ticket rates and straining the industry.
Prabhas’ “The Raja Saab”, directed by Maruthi, releases January 9, 2026, blending horror, romance, comedy, and fantasy. Tonight, a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad is underway, drawing all attention as a key promotional moment. A successful event could boost overseas advance bookings, though details of Maruthi’s plans for the evening remain under wraps.
Mohanlal’s much-anticipated film ‘Vrishabha’, released in Malayalam and Telugu on December 25, recorded a surprisingly low opening. Made on a budget of around Rs 70 crore, the movie earned only ₹70 lakh on its first day, marking one of the lowest openings in the star’s career. The film is directed by Nanda Kishore, with box […]