Tollywood icon and Hindupur TDP MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna (NBK) was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026. Recognized for his decades of contribution to film industry, NBK received the accolade at a grand ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta personally presented the award.
After Ustaad Bhagat Singh’s disappointing run, focus shifts to Harish Shankar’s next move. The film is expected to incur heavy losses, putting the director under pressure. With back-to-back failures after “Mr Bachchan,” the trade is watching closely. Harish Shankar has hinted at two upcoming projects, but his comeback now depends on strong script choices.
“Dhurandhar 2,” directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has crossed ₹1000 crore worldwide within 7 days, matching Pushpa 2’s record. The film has remained steady beyond its opening weekend, drawing strong weekday numbers. With sustained audience interest and momentum intact, all eyes are on its long run and potential to set new box […]
Mollywood’s cyberpunk thriller “Masthishka Maranam,” directed by RK Krishand, was released on February 27, 2026, but underperformed at the box office. The film is now set for an OTT release, with Netflix confirming streaming from March 27, 2026. However, clarity on multilingual availability is awaited as its digital performance becomes crucial.
Raashii Khanna, once a Tollywood hitmaker, faces uncertainty after consecutive flops. “Telusu Kada” and “Ustaad Bhagat Singh” failed at the box office, raising questions about her Telugu career. Her future now hinges on picking strong, content-driven roles that can help her stage a successful comeback and regain her lost momentum in the industry.
The Bollywood crime thriller “Mardaani 3,” starring Rani Mukerji and directed by Abhiraj Minawala, will begin streaming on Netflix from Friday, March 27, 2026. This third installment of the popular franchise will be available exclusively in Hindi, with no dubbed or multilingual versions planned, giving fans a fully authentic experience of the film.
Ram Charan has resumed shooting for “Peddi” despite a minor eye injury, keeping the April 30, 2026 release on schedule. North America pre-sales, initially set for his March 27 birthday, are postponed to April 8, including D-Box, Dolby Cinema, and 4DX formats. Fans eagerly await a major reveal on March 27, coinciding with Sri Rama […]
Anil Ravipudi is prepping a multistarrer with Victory Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram after “Shankara Vara Prasad’s” success. Krithi Shetty is reportedly paired opposite Kalyan Ram, while Keerthy Suresh may romance Venkatesh. Production details remain under wraps. Filming is expected to start soon, aiming for a Sankranthi 2027 release.
The horror thriller “Raakaasaa,” starring Sangeeth Sobhan and Nayan Sarika, releases April 3. Backed by Zee Studios and Pink Elephant Pictures, the film is directed by Manasa Sharma. The trailer blends horror, fantasy, and comedy, showcasing a small town haunted by a monster as the protagonist teams up with Brahmaji to confront it.
Director Harish Shankar continues promoting “Ustaad Bhagat Singh” through fan interactions. He dismissed online trolling, saying he takes accountability while trolls hide their identity. Highlighting personal and professional hurdles, Shankar called timely release a success and expressed satisfaction with the film’s output and audience response.
Speculation is growing that Dhurandhar 3 might release in June 2026 after the massive success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, though no official date has been confirmed by the makers yet. Fans are debating possible release timing and teasing clues from post‑credit scenes, but industry sources say confirmation is still awaited despite strong anticipation.
Ram Pothineni’s last film, “Andhra King Taluka,” earned praise for his emotional performance but lacked commercial success. Fans await his next move, and he has now greenlit a big-budget action thriller directed by a debutant who was Lokesh Kanagaraj’s associate. The project promises a new-age treatment, with an official announcement expected soon.
“Thaai Kizhavi,” starring Radhika Sarathkumar, has grossed around Rs. 75 crores globally, becoming 2026’s top earner. Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and produced by Sivakarthikeyan, the comedy-drama also features Raichal Rabecca, Athadi Kumaran and Munishkanth. The film is set to stream on Jio Hotstar from April 14, pending official confirmation.
Pradeep Ranganathan, who achieved a hat-trick of hits as a lead with “Dude,” is yet to release his next film, “Love Insurance Kompany” (LIK). Originally slated alongside “Dude,” the sci-fi romantic entertainer was postponed from Diwali to December, then February 2026, and later April 3rd. Latest reports suggest “LIK” may miss this date too, disapp...
Tollywood romantic drama “Raju Weds Rambai,” starring Akhil Raj Uddemari and Tejaswini, was a sleeper hit praised for its shock value and realism. Director Saailu Kaampati won Best Director at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards. He has now signed his second film, produced by Asian Suniel, Puskur Rammohan Rao, and Bharat Narang under SVCLLP.