After a rough phase, Nivin Pauly made a strong comeback with “Sarvam Maya,” which grossed around ₹150 crore worldwide despite competition from Mohanlal’s “Vrusshabha.” However, his new release “Baby Girl” opened to disappointing figures, earning just about ₹1 crore on day one, reflecting the unpredictable nature of Malayalam cinema’s box office tr...
Roshan Meka’s period action drama “Champion,” directed by Pradeep Advaitham, will stream on Netflix from January 29. Set in post-independence India, the film highlights the Razakar system and earned praise for its sincerity. The OTT window is 5 weeks, while dubbed version details are awaited. The film marks Mollywood actress Anaswara Rajan’s Tollywood debut.
Prabhas’ mytho sci-fi blockbuster “Kalki 2898 AD,” directed by Nag Ashwin, grossed over ₹1,000 crore worldwide. The sequel goes on floors in Feb. Composer Santosh Narayanan said “Kalki 2” could be his best work, noting major learning and early preparation. His comments have boosted expectations for the concluding chapter. Shooting will begin once dates align.
Nikhil’s upcoming period action drama “Swayambhu,” directed by Bharat Krishnamachari, has generated strong audience buzz. Nikhil plays a fierce warrior. Originally scheduled for Feb 13, the film won’t be ready by then. Latest reports indicate an April 2026 release, allowing more promotion time, though the makers are yet to officially announce the revised date.
Nearly three decades after the original, “Border 2,” directed by JP Dutta, brings Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in lead roles. The Bollywood war-action sequel has secured post-theatrical streaming rights with Netflix, as revealed during the film’s opening credits, promising fans worldwide a digital premiere after its theatrical run.
Actress Keerthy Suresh shared a photo from a nine-hour dubbing session, impressing fans with her dedication. She is known for dubbing her own lines in multiple languages. Her voice work in films like ‘Mahanati’ and ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ earned praise. Keerthy has several upcoming projects across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema.
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 […]