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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.
Talks between the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) and the Ajit Pawar-led ruling NCP over a possible alliance for the Pune civic polls have stalled. The ruling faction reportedly rejected the proposal to contest on separate party symbols. Civic elections across 29 Maharashtra municipal corporations, including Pune and Mumbai, are scheduled for January 15.
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.
Assam’s draft electoral rolls, released post-Special Revision, show over 10.56 lakh names deleted due to deaths, shifting, or duplicate entries. The state now has 2.51 crore voters, excluding 93,021 D-Voters. Verification covered 61 lakh households, with claims and objections open until January 22. Final rolls will be published on February 10.
In Potharam village, Telangana, a man allegedly sacrificed a goat using his teeth and bare hands, a video of which circulated on social media. PETA India and SAFI filed a complaint, prompting Husnabad police to register an FIR. The accused received a notice but has not yet been arrested.
Mamata Banerjee condemned the alleged killing of a 30-year-old migrant worker from West Bengal in Sambalpur, Odisha. She said a “zero FIR” was filed and a state police team was sent to Odisha to investigate the incident. The Chief Minister criticized the brutal oppression and harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states.
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...
The Cyberabad Traffic Police issued an advisory ahead of the pre-release event of ‘Raja Saab’ at Khaitlapur Grounds, Kukatpally, starting at 5 pm. A large crowd is expected, which may cause significant traffic congestion and heavy crowd movement in and around the venue. Commuters and nearby residents are advised to plan travel accordingly.
The Supreme Court has quashed a man’s rape conviction, noting that he and the complainant have since married. The Bench observed that their consensual relationship was wrongly treated as a criminal act due to a misunderstanding. Justices Nagarathna and Sharma added that they felt the couple could reconcile fully if they chose to marry.
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 […]
Hyderabad police have launched a manhunt for Aman Preet Singh, brother of actress Rakul Preet Singh, in connection with a Masab Tank drug seizure. Traders arrested with cocaine and MDMA named him as a buyer. Declared absconding, special EAGLE teams are searching for him as surveillance tightens ahead of New Year amid public attention.
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.
The CBI has challenged the Delhi High Court’s order suspending life sentence and granting bail to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. It will file an SLP in the Supreme Court. Petitioners argue the HC ignored grave facts. Though sentence is suspended, Sengar remains jailed in another case currently there.
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.