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Kamal Haasan approaches K’taka HC for ‘Thug Life’ release; Siddaramaiah assures action to Kannada film body

In a petition filed through the Chief Executive Officer of Raj Kamal Films International, Kamal Haasan’s production company has appealed to the court to issue directives to the Karnataka government, the Police Department, and film bodies, urging them not to obstruct the release and screening of his movie. Bengaluru: Actor Kamal Haasan has approached the Karnataka High Court on Monday seeking directions for the release and screening of his upcoming movie, ‘Thug Life’, in the state amidst calls for a ban from Kannada organisations, sparked by Haasan’s controversial statement that Tamil is the mother of the Kannada language. In a petition filed through the Chief Executive Officer of Raj Kamal Films International, Kamal Haasan’s production company has appealed to the…

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Siddu Jonnalagadda’s romantic drama ‘Telusu Kada’ to hit screens on October 17

Taking to its social media timelines, People media factory, the production house producing the film, wrote, “Two times the fun. Two times the chaos. And an infinite loop of love Chennai: Director Neeraja Kona’s upcoming romantic drama, ‘Telusu Kada’, featuring actors Siddu Jonnalagadda, Raashi Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead, will hit screens for Deepavali on October 17 this year, its makers announced on Monday. Taking to its social media timelines, People media factory, the production house producing the film, wrote, “Two times the fun. Two times the chaos. And an infinite loop of love. #TelusuKada – #LoveU2. Bringing the celebration early this Diwali #TelusuKada Grand Release Worldwide on October 17th.” It also wrote, “Neither the red nor the green.…

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Your presence has been a source of strength, says Kamal Haasan to Mani Ratnam in birthday wish

Interestingly, Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan have come together for their upcoming film ‘Thug Life’ after almost 38 years. Chennai: Stating that director Mani Ratnam’s presence had been a source of strength to him, actor, producer and politician Kamal Haasan on Monday wished his ‘Thug Life’ director a very happy birthday. Taking to his X timeline to pen a heartfelt birthday greeting, Kamal Haasan wrote, “Happy Birthday, Mani Ratnam. From Nayakan to Thug Life, we’ve journeyed through time together — as colleagues, family, co-dreamers, and above all, as lifelong students of cinema. Through every chapter, your presence has been a source of strength — a mind I turn to in moments of doubt, and a soul deeply attuned to the…

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Nothing can be more foolish if you think you can finish me off by spreading rumours, says Dhanush

Speaking at the audio launch event of director Sekhar Kammula’s ‘Kubera’ in Chennai, Dhanush said, “When I am searching for a path in darkness, a hand from above holds my hand and leads me. At that point, each of my fans turns into a torch and lights my way.” Chennai: Lashing out at those spreading malicious rumours about him in a bid to sabotage his career, director and actor Dhanush said that there could be nothing more foolish if those spreading negativity about him thought that they could finish him off by spreading such rumours. Speaking at the audio launch event of director Sekhar Kammula’s ‘Kubera’ in Chennai, Dhanush said, “When I am searching for a path in darkness, a…

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Dilawar Singh’s wife from ‘Khaleja’ steals hearts again; But who is she?

Despite the film being over a decade old, the identity of the woman remains unknown. Yet her short screen time has created a lasting impact, turning a small role into a big conversation among fans. Hyderabad: The unknown woman who played the wife of Dilawar Singh in Mahesh Babu’s Khaleja has become the centre of attention once again, following the film’s blockbuster re-release. While the movie made history by crossing the $100K mark at the US box office, making it the first Telugu re-release to do so, fans were just as excited to see this mystery woman back on the big screen. In several reaction videos, fans were seen eagerly waiting for her short appearance, showing just how much craze…

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Striking poster from ‘Swayambhu’ unveiled on Nikhil’s birthday

The poster indicates Swayambhu to be a big action drama with a historical and cultural background.. Hyderabad: On the occasion of actor Nikhil’s birthday, the team of Swayambhu released a new poster from the film. The poster shows Nikhil in a warrior look, holding a sword. Next to him is actress Samyuktha, holding a bow and arrow. The background shows a war scene, with fire and smoke, giving it a strong and powerful feel. One important thing in the poster is the ancient scepter called Sengol. It stands for justice and power in Indian culture. Recently, it was placed in the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which shows how important it is. The film seems to include…

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Samantha’s first production “Subham” is all set for its OTT release: Deets inside

With its OTT release just around the corner, it’s to be seen how Subham will be received by viewers online. Hyderabad: Actress Samantha’s first production venture, ‘Shubham’ is now getting ready for its digital release. After doing well in theatres, the horror comedy will start streaming on Jio Hotstar from June 13, 2025. The film will be available in Telugu for now. Released in cinemas on May 9, 2025, Subham stars Harshith Reddy, Gavireddy Srinivas, Charan Peri, Shriya Kontham, Shravani Lakshmi, and Shalini Kondepudi in lead roles. Samantha also makes a short but sweet cameo appearance in the movie. The film mixes funny and scary moments, making it a good watch for families. Its simple and relatable story has especially…

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‘Khaleja’ re-release creates history, sets box office on fire

The film’s powerful storytelling, performances, and cult following are now rewriting its legacy in style. Hyderabad: Mahesh Babu’s Khaleja is back, and this time, it’s unstoppable. The re-release of the 2010 action-drama has taken the box office by storm, grossing an unbelievable Rs 8 crore worldwide on Day 1. In the US alone, it became the first Telugu re-release to cross $100K, setting an all-time record. Released again in theatres on May 30, 2025, the film is now officially the biggest and highest-grossing re-release in Telugu cinema history. Fans across the globe celebrated like it was a festival, with packed theatres, special screenings, recreating the iconic scenes in the similar character costumes and electrifying energy in every corner. Directed by…

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Review: “Katha Sudha” Simple stories, strong messages; Amruthavalli this week

Like the rest of the episodes, this 34-minute film delivers an emotional narrative that is both meaningful and easy to relate to, making it a great watch for families. Hyderabad: ETV Win’s latest short film series Katha Sudha is steadily building a space for heartfelt storytelling. As part of its weekly format, the platform released its latest episode, Amruthavalli, this Sunday. Like the rest of the episodes, this 34-minute film delivers an emotional narrative that is both meaningful and easy to relate to, making it a great watch for families. The episode revolves around Sarath, a man caught between family expectations and personal feelings. Played by Yashwant Pendyala, Sarath is introduced as a soft-spoken, middle-aged man who agrees to a…

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Wedding on cards: Akhil Akkineni is set to marry his fiancee Zainab on this date; Deets inside

As per the news, on Saturday, Akhil’s parents, Nagarjuna and Amala, met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and personally invited him to the wedding. Hyderabad: Wedding bells are ringing for actor Akhil Akkineni. As per reports, Akhil is all set to marry his fiancee Zainab Ravdjee on June 6, 2025. The engagement took place in a private ceremony on November 26, 2024, in Hyderabad. As per the news, on Saturday, Akhil’s parents, Nagarjuna and Amala, met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and personally invited him to the wedding. Zainab, who hails from Hyderabad, has reportedly been in a relationship with Akhil for the past few years. The couple kept their love story away from the public eye until the engagement.…

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