The government announced the Padma Awards 2026 on Republic Day eve, honouring leading film personalities. Dharmendra received the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. Mammootty was awarded the Padma Bhushan. Actors Madhavan, Murali Mohan, Rajendra Prasad, Prosenjit and late Satish Shah received the Padma Shri for their contributions to Indian cinema across languages.
A film starring Allu Arjun and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, announced three years ago, was rumored shelved. T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar has confirmed the project is alive. Both are busy with other films—Vanga with ‘Spirit’ and ‘Animal’ projects, Allu Arjun with ‘Lokesh Kanagaraj’, Atlee, and ‘Pushpa 3’. The film will start when the tim...
The much-anticipated film ‘Mana Shankaravara Prasad Garu’, featuring Megastar Chiranjeevi and Victory Venkatesh, has become a box-office sensation. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the movie recently released the high-energy ‘Adipoddhi Sankranthi’ song, composed by the talented duo Bheems Cicerolio. Packed with mass appeal and festive vibes.
The Madras High Court will deliver its order on January 27 on CBFC’s appeal over actor Vijay Thalapathy’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’. The case relates to the delay in granting a U/A certificate. While producers say changes were made as suggested, CBFC claims the film needs review due to complaints over sensitive scenes.
The film ‘Anaganaga Oka Raju’, starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary, was released on January 14 and emerged as a hit. It is doing well in Telugu states and overseas. In the US market, the movie has crossed 1.7 million dollars in North America. The film is directed by Mari and features music by Mickey […]
Sunny Deol’s ‘Border 2’ posted massive numbers, beating ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Gadar 2’ on opening day despite mixed reactions. The war drama earned Rs 40.59 crore net Saturday, taking its total to Rs 72.69 crore. With Sunday and a Republic Day holiday, it’s expected to cross Rs 100 crore soon. Diljit Dosanjh co-stars too.
Producer Dil Raju is set to return to Bollywood with a high-profile project after previous Hindi ventures underperformed. Moving away from remakes, he is developing an original story aimed at a pan-India audience. Talks with a major Bollywood star are underway, signaling his determination to make a strong comeback in Hindi cinema.
Balakrishna will reunite with director Gopichand Malineni for a new project after shelving an earlier plan due to budget issues. Malineni later pitched a fresh story, which impressed the actor and received immediate approval. With the script locked, the film is expected to go on floors in March 2026, raising expectations after ‘Veera Simha Reddy.’
Kollywood star Suriya will next appear in ‘Karuppu,’ a rural action entertainer directed by RJ Balaji, releasing on April 10, 2026. Meanwhile, Suriya is rumored to team up with Mari Selvaraj for his 50th film, likely produced by Thanu. Both are busy with current projects, while Selvaraj also has films with Dhanush, Karthi, and Inban […]
Young director Rahul Sankrityan, known for ‘Taxiwaala’ and ‘Shyam Singha Roy,’ teams up again with Vijay Deverakonda for their new project, tentatively titled ‘#VD14.’ Mythri Movie Makers produces, with T-Series presenting. The film’s title and first glimpse will be revealed on Republic Day, January 26, accompanied by a concept poster.
Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated gangster drama King, directed by Siddharth Anand, will release on December 24, 2026. Starring SRK opposite Deepika Padukone, the film marks Suhana Khan’s debut and features Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, and others. The title reveal on SRK’s birthday thrilled fans, fueling excitement for this Christmas release.
Chiranjeevi’s upcoming action film, Mega 158, directed by Bobby, is finalizing the heroine for his on-screen daughter role. The options are Malayalam actress Anaswara Rajan and Krithi Shetty. A cameo by Mohanlal is rumored, with AR Rahman composing music. Filming begins with puja on January 25; the movie may release in Summer 2026.
A video of Sana Khan politely refusing to pose with TV actor Baseer Ali during a media interaction has gone viral. Stepping aside, she maintained her personal boundaries while Baseer respected her decision. The incident, which occurred during a studio appearance for Raunaq-e-Ramadan Season 2, sparked mixed reactions online among fans and viewers.
Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film Vishwambhara, directed by Vasishta, faced criticism after its teaser for substandard visual effects. Initially slated for Sankranti, the release was delayed to improve VFX. Following the success of Manashankara Varaprasad Garu, the team is now focused on delivering stunning visuals and generating hype for a planned release.
India women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised the ‘Mardaani 3’ trailer, calling it powerful and insane. She stressed the need for strict and quick punishment for crimes against women and thanked the police for protecting them. Other actors, including Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, and Kiara Advani, also praised Rani Mukerji’s performance.