Abhishek Nama’s Nagabandham is built on an interesting mythological premise revolving around the mysteries of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the legendary Nagabandham. While the film impresses with its lavish production design and a few well-executed action sequences, it is let down by a weak screenplay, sluggish narration, and unnecessary subplots. Virat Karna, Nabha Natesh, Jagapathi Babu, and Rishab deliver decent performances, but the film never fully capitalizes on its promising concept. The forced religious messaging also feels unnecessary and doesn’t blend naturally with the narrative.

Verdict: Nagabandham has the scale but lacks the storytelling needed to make it memorable.

Director Ram Gopal Varma has heaped praise on Akhil Akkineni after watching Lenin. Calling it a “fantastic film,” RGV said he realized Akhil is the best actor in the Akkineni family, adding in his trademark style that he could “swear on Nagarjuna” about it.

He applauded Akhil’s effortless screen presence, natural expressions, and outstanding performance in the emotional scenes. RGV also congratulated director Murali Kishor Abburu for crafting such a powerful character and bringing out the best actor in Akhil.

Presented by Mahesh Babu, Rao Bahadur reunites Venkatesh Maha and Satyadev for a psychological drama centered on guilt and suspicion. While the film explores an interesting idea, its slow pacing, weak screenplay, and repetitive narration make it difficult to stay engaged. Satyadev delivers a brilliant performance and carries the film almost single-handedly, but the supporting characters and overall execution fail to leave a lasting impact.

Verdict: Satyadev shines, but Rao Bahadur doesn’t live up to its potential.

The makers of Srinivasa Mangapuram, starring debutant Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni, have officially announced a new release date. Directed by Ajay Bhupathi, the romantic drama will hit theatres worldwide on July 30.

A fresh poster featuring Jaya Krishna and Rasha Thadani was unveiled to mark the announcement. The film also stars Dr. Mohan Babu in a key antagonist role, with music composed by GV Prakash Kumar. Produced by P. Kiran and presented by Ashwini Dutt, the film has already created positive buzz with its songs.

Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated Jailer 2 will hit theatres worldwide on October 15, 2026, coinciding with the Dasara festival. Sun Pictures announced the release date with a special promo featuring Vinayakan’s Varman, who warns Tiger Muthuvel Pandian of a powerful criminal network still at large.

While Rajinikanth appears only in shadows, the teaser also introduces a mysterious new woman and other key characters. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar with music by Anirudh Ravichander, the sequel also brings back Ramya Krishnan and Yogi Babu from the blockbuster Jailer.

Director Meher Ramesh’s daughter, Mohana, tied the knot with Anirudh in a grand wedding ceremony. Megastar Chiranjeevi attended the celebrations with his wife and blessed the newlyweds. The event was also graced by several prominent personalities from the film and political circles.

Telugu cinema may witness another exciting box-office clash during Sankranti 2027, as Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara and Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming film with director Gopichand Malineni are reportedly planning festive season releases. If the schedules remain unchanged, the two senior stars will face off at the box office for the first time in nearly four years, raising excitement among fans.

Vishwambhara has been carrying huge expectations with its fantasy backdrop and large-scale visuals, while Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni are looking to repeat the success of their previous blockbuster collaboration with another action-packed mass entertainer. However, the makers are yet to officially confirm the release dates.

After months of anticipation, fans of Jr NTR and director Trivikram Srinivas may finally get the long-awaited update on their much-talked-about project, God of War. Many expected the makers to unveil the first official announcement on Jr NTR’s birthday, but no update was released, leaving fans disappointed.

Now, producer Naga Vamsi has reignited excitement by teasing a major reveal on social media, with an emoji hinting that it could be related to God of War. While the exact nature of the announcement remains under wraps, fans are eagerly awaiting what could be a first-look poster, project launch, or another exciting surprise.

The Hindi-dubbed version of the Telugu action drama Jaya Janaki Nayaka has achieved a remarkable milestone by crossing 1 billion views on YouTube. Uploaded to the Pen Movies YouTube channel seven years ago, the film has now become the most-viewed Indian movie on the platform.

Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, the film features Bellamkonda Srinivas and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles, with Jagapathi Babu and Sarath Kumar playing key supporting characters. The movie’s massive popularity among Hindi-speaking audiences highlights the growing reach of dubbed South Indian films and their enduring appeal on digital platforms.

The shooting of Megastar Chiranjeevi’s highly anticipated film ChiruBobby2 (Chiru158), directed by Bobby Kolli, is progressing at a brisk pace. The team has successfully wrapped up a major schedule in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, where key scenes featuring Chiranjeevi and other cast members were filmed.

Produced by Venkat K. Narayana under the KVN Productions banner, the film marks the production house’s maiden Telugu venture. Chiranjeevi is said to be playing one of the most powerful roles of his career and has undergone a notable physical transformation for the project.

The film features music by S. Thaman, cinematography by Vijay Kartik Kannan, and production design by Avinash Kolla. Details regarding the heroine and other cast members are expected to be announced soon.

The makers of Gopichand’s upcoming action entertainer Singa unveiled the film’s title and a powerful teaser on the actor’s birthday. Directed by debutant Vvenkat and produced by Vijay Chilla and Shashi Devireddy under 70mm Entertainments, the film presents Gopichand in a rugged and intense new avatar.

The teaser showcases Gopichand as a fierce, axe-wielding character with a commanding screen presence, creating strong buzz among fans. The actor’s transformation and the film’s tribal-themed backdrop have particularly caught attention.

Malayalam actress Anarkali Nazar makes her Telugu debut as the female lead. With music by Sam CS and cinematography by Shamdat ISC, Singa promises a powerful blend of action, emotion, and drama on a grand scale.

Megastar Chiranjeevi congratulated the team of Peddi after watching the film and appreciating its phenomenal success. He personally met director Buchi Babu Sana, producer Venkata Satish Kilaru, and other team members, presenting them with bouquets and extending his best wishes.

Starring Ram Charan in the lead role, Peddi has emerged as a massive blockbuster, crossing the ₹350 crore mark worldwide. The film continues to perform strongly in its second week and has become the biggest hit of Ram Charan’s career.

Ram Charan’s performance, transformation, and screen presence have received widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike, contributing significantly to the film’s sensational box-office run.

Filmmaker Deva Katta has dismissed rumours claiming that he is directing portions of other film projects. Taking to social media, the director clarified that he is currently focused entirely on writing and developing his next movie.

Katta stated that reports suggesting his involvement in other films were baseless and created only to generate attention. “I’m not at all directing even a single shot from any other films,” he clarified.

The director also revealed that he is working on what he described as his “most ambitious work yet” and promised to share more details about the project at the right time.

Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s latest film Sing Geetham has received positive reviews and encouraging word-of-mouth following its theatrical release. Amid the strong response, Netflix has acquired the film’s digital streaming rights.

Produced by Nag Ashwin under the prestigious Vyjayanthi Movies banner, the OTT deal was reportedly finalized well before the film’s release. Industry sources suggest that the movie’s non-theatrical rights were sold for nearly ₹14 crore.

Featuring fresh talent in lead roles, Sing Geetham has impressed both audiences and critics with its unique storytelling. While the box-office performance is still picking up, the positive buzz is expected to help the film gain momentum over the weekend.