War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, flopped with Rs 150 crore losses, becoming Indian cinema’s biggest box office disaster. The failed film halted Jr NTR’s spin-off and jeopardized YRF’s Spy Universe projects. Upcoming releases like ‘Alpha’ will determine the franchise’s survival amid stalled sequels and uncertainty.
Kochi Police revealed actress Lakshmi Menon is absconding after being named in a kidnapping and assault case involving an IT professional. Three others are in custody. The incident followed a bar altercation, and Menon was allegedly in the car used. Known for Tamil films, she’s won multiple awards since debuting in 2011.
SS Rajamouli’s “Baahubali: The Epic,” a hybrid recut of the two-part saga, is set for a grand multi-language release on October 31, 2025. Teaser excitement soared, but fans should note some original sequences are removed. Rajamouli revealed the Kanna Nidhurinchara song and Tamannaah-Prabhas romantic scenes won’t feature, marking tough creative decisions.
An FIR has been filed against Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, along with six Hyundai officials, over alleged defects in a vehicle. Both actors are brand ambassadors for the company. The complaint, filed by a Bharatpur lawyer, cites unresolved technical faults in his Hyundai Alcazar, which the company reportedly failed to fix.
★ Moldova Independence Day, ★ National Petroleum Day, ★ 1908: Birth of Australian cricket legend Donald Bradman, ★ 1928: Birth of music scholar Voleti Venkateswarlu, ★ 1955: First edition of Guinness Book of World Records published, ★ 1963: Birth of star actress Sumalatha, and ★ 1972: Birth of wrestler and actor The Great Khali.
Megastar Chiranjeevi is teaming up with director Anil Ravipudi for the upcoming film ‘Mana Shankaravara Prasad Garu… Pandagaki Vastunnaru’. On the occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi, a striking poster was released, featuring Chiru in a traditional panchekattu look on a boat. Co-starring Nayanthara, the film is set for a Sankranti 2026 release.
“Sundarakanda” is a watchable romantic comedy, driven by strong performances from Nara Rohith, Virti Vaghani, and Sridevi Vijaykumar, with Satya’s humor adding charm. Though the predictable plot and a few over-the-top scenes lessen its impact, the film offers clean, family-friendly entertainment, making it a light, enjoyable festive-season watch. #Rating: 3/5.
‘Bigg Boss 9’ Telugu builds momentum with its pre-show ‘Agnipariksha’ on Jio Hotstar, judge Navdeep is earning applause for his bold take and comic flair. His confident handling of contestants and sharp commentary have made him a fan favorite. He is proving once again why he remains a standout in the ‘Bigg Boss’ universe.
Star actress Anushka Shetty’s film ‘Ghaati’ is set to release on the 5th of next month. However, the actress will not be participating in the promotions. The producer stated it’s due to personal reasons, which they respect. He added that no one else could have played her role and believes she can pull audiences to […]
Vijay Deverakonda’s “Kingdom,” directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri, debuted on Netflix today with Bhagyashri Borse as the lead actress. Fans expected missing elements like the song “Hridayam Lopala” and a carnival fight scene, teased earlier by the director, but both were absent. Disappointed viewers now await a possible future release of these as deleted scenes.
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘OG,’ a period gangster drama, hits screens on September 25, 2025. The soulful track ‘Suvvi Suvvi’ releases at 10:08 AM, along with a surprise launch of official merchandise at 6 PM. Directed by Sujeeth, with music by Thaman, the film also stars Emraan Hashmi in a powerful villain role. Fans are eagerly waiting […]
Kartik Aaryan, currently filming “Tu Meri Main Tera” with Ananya Panday and having wrapped an Anurag Basu romantic drama with Sreeleela, is exploring new projects. Reports suggest he’s in talks with “Chak De India” director Shimit Amin for an aerial actioner and with “Shershaah” director Vishnuvardhan for a zombie film, expected to begin in 2026 […]
The fantasy action-adventure ‘Mirai’ has struck gold even before release. Jio Hotstar grabbed the OTT rights for a massive sum, while Star Maa secured the satellite rights. These lucrative post-theatrical deals promise strong returns for the makers ahead of its September 12, 2025, release. Teja Sajja leads this high-VFX spectacle.
Vijay Deverakonda’s “Kingdom,” directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri, ended its theatrical run after a strong start but mixed reviews, with criticism over its slow second half. Netflix announced that the film is now streaming on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi in 5 languages, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, after a four-week theatrical window.
Alia Bhatt strongly criticized the circulation of unauthorized photos and videos of her under-construction home, Krishna Raj. Calling it a serious privacy and security breach, she urged netizens and media to delete the content. In an Instagram post, she asked people to respect personal boundaries and reminded that filming private property without consent is unacceptable.