Everyone knows Jailer was a sensational blockbuster, collecting over ₹600 Cr gross worldwide. With this success, there is a pan-India level craze for Jailer 2, and the buzz around its release date is growing with each passing day.
The movie is in the final phase of shooting, and the entire shoot is expected to be completed by this month. However, the film has yet to announce its release date. The reason is said to be that the team is looking for a date with no competition across all major languages: Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
As the movie has big potential to perform strongly in all languages, opting for a solo release is considered the best strategy by the makers of Jailer 2. A June release is said to be under consideration. The team is likely to announce the release date once the Tamil elections schedule is out.
Kollywood is eagerly awaiting a ₹1000 Cr club film, and Jailer 2 definitely has a strong chance to achieve that milestone
Producer Naga Vamsi has released Funky lately, and he is all set to deliver a couple of films in 2026. There were some reports about his film with Venkatesh and Trivikram Srinivas arriving for Dasara, but Naga Vamsi announced “Emo Emo Idi,” starring Roshan Meka and Preity Mukundan.
Director Sailesh Kolanu is known for violent and action films, but for a change, he transitions to the romantic genre for his upcoming film Emo Emo Idi. The glimpse of the film has been released and is already receiving a good response for its relatable take, and the music seems to be too good.
The First Breeze of Emo Emo Idi
Suriya’s Karuppu is yet to announce its release date; there was buzz that it might arrive after the elections. That means Suriya 47 under Venky Atluri is expected to target a festival season release, either in August or for Dasara.
For the Trivikram–Venkatesh film, there has been strong buzz that it is likely to be released during the Dasara timeline. But in a shocking move, Naga Vamsi has announced a new film, Emo Emo Idi, for the Dasara release under his production banner.
Sai Pallavi is taking her career to the next level. Until recently, she was mostly seen in love stories and performance-driven films made on moderate budgets. But now, she is stepping into some of the biggest projects in Indian cinema.
She will be playing the role of Sita in the highly ambitious Ramayana series, one of Bollywood’s most prestigious ventures. Alongside this, reports suggest that she has been offered a major role in Kalki 2, where she is expected to step into a character previously associated with Deepika Padukone.
Sai Pallavi is also set to star as the female lead in Dhanush’s career-biggest project, tentatively titled D55, directed by Rajkumar of Amaran fame. The film also features Mammootty and Sree Leela in important roles.
Adding to this impressive lineup, she is reportedly in talks to play the legendary singer M.S. Subbulakshmi in an upcoming biopic directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, known for Jersey. Several more big projects are said to be under discussion, making this an exciting and transformative phase in Sai Pallavi’s career.
Tamil Actor Dhanush is caught up in a legal issue of Rs 20 crore. While his fans are waiting for the updates on his next film, this news has come across as a shocker as the actor faces the allegation of financial losses linked to a nearly a decade-old movie from a production house.
Thenandal Films has issued a notice asking for Rs 20 crore from Dhanush. This claim arises from a film project that started in 2016 but did not happen. The production company claims to have suffered financial losses because Dhanush focused on other projects.
According to the legal notice, Dhanush supposedly signed a film called Naan Rudhran in 2016. The company claims that although the project was officially announced and initial preparations started, the actor did not proceed with filming. The producers assert that the project stayed unfinished despite their attempts to keep it going.
It is also mentioned in the notice that Dhanush not only agreed to act in the film but also to direct it. Now, we will have to see how this issue unfolds.
The fans’ wait continues as the problems regarding Vijay’s Jana Nayagan’s theatrical release are still unresolved. Now and then, there is some buzz about the film’s issues getting solved, but there is no official update about it.
Even though the Jana Nayaganmakers have withdrawn the cases, the censor clearances are not completed yet. The team initially planned to release the film on February 20, but that now looks impossible as the censor process is still pending. The team is hoping that the censor will be cleared next week and is planning to release the film on February 26.
If the February 26 release is missed, Vijay’s Jana Nayagan’s release is likely to be pushed to a date after the elections. Moreover, if the election results are not in Vijay’s favour, the film could be delayed even further. Hence, February 26 appears to be the last best option for the makers. If it misses that date, the film may face major financial hurdles due to delays and ongoing business negotiations.
Sivakarthikeyan is set to team up with Thaai Kizhavi fame director Sivakumar Murugesan for his next film, and Bhagyashree Borse will play the female lead, while Santhosh Narayanan will compose the music for the film. It is certainly a big chance for the actress.
Reportedly, the film’s promo shoot has already been completed. The story is set against the vibrant backdrop of Madurai and is said to be a powerful mass entertainer. An official announcement is expected on February 17th.
Bhagyashree Borse, who made her Telugu debut in Mr. Bachchan (2024) opposite Ravi Teja, is now all set to romance Sivakarthikeyan. She has done a cameo in Chandu Champion (2024), and last year, she had two Telugu releases, Kingdom and Andhra King Taluka.
Sivakarthikeyan’s recent release, Parasakthi, was a big failure at the box office, and Bhagyashree’s Andhra King Taluka also could not perform well in theateres. So, both need a solid hit to make a comeback.
Funky, directed by Anudeep KV and starring Vishwak Sen, hit theaters yesterday, but the film’s opening is not so great due to the mixed and negative word of mouth from the early shows.
Before its release, the film lacked excitement because neither the songs nor the trailer grabbed attention. Plus, the mixed reviews definitely impacted the first day’s numbers even more.
Overall, Funky’s opening on the first day will be close to ₹5 Cr gross collections, while the breakeven target is ₹30 Cr gross. It needs to show strong growth today and must target at least ₹15 Cr+ over the weekend.
One advantage for the film is that today is Valentine’s Day and tomorrow is Maha Shivaratri festival, so the film needs to capitalize on these holidays to get a good first weekend.
Movie Name:Couple Friendly Rating: 2.75/5 Cast: Santosh Sobhan, Manasa Varanasi, Rajiv Kanakala, Goparaju Ramana, Yogi Babu, and others Director: Ashwin Chandrasekar Produced By: Ajay Kumar Raju. P Release Date: 13th February 2026
Santosh Sobhan comes up with Couple Friendly on Valentine’s Day, directed by Ashwin Chandrasekhar. The film features Manasa Varanasi as the lead actress. It grabbed the audience’s attention with its striking trailer and premiered in theaters with paid premieres. Let’s find out how it performs in the review that follows.
Story:
Shiva (Santosh Sobhan), a budding interior designer, moves to Chennai for a project, working as a bike taxi rider until a breakthrough. Mithra (Manasa Varanasi) lands an IT job but faces issues with her offer letter. The story follows their connection and how they become important to each other.
Performances:
Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi play the leads and they have perfect chemistry. Performance-wise, Santosh did a good job, especially in the climax, but Manasa gets more impact with the way she carries her character and displays the variations according to the story. Rajiv Kanakala, Goparaju Ramana, Yogi Babu, and others are appropriate.
Analysis:
Director Ashwin Chandrasekhar does a neat job in handling a delicate story point. The film starts as a regular romamtic film but has a shaky turn later.
The best part of the lead roles appear relatable and their struggle to find a proper career and how they get closer is shown naturally against the backdrop of Chennai. The romance portions work well and the intermission ends on an interesting note with back and forth narration style.
Couple Friendly has a sudden emotional transition in the latter half which appears rushed. The pain that characters go through in this phase could have been explored better.
But the Kerala trip and the lead scene to it work well. The climax also ends with meaningful dialogues, fitting to the film’s style.
Positives:
Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi
Romantic Moments in the First Half
Visuals/Music
Negatives:
Rushed Emotional Parts in the Second Half
Two Families’ Scenes
Couple Friendly Review and Verdict:
Couple Friendly is a decent romantic emotional drama that benefits from convincing performances of Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi, along with suitable visuals and music. Though the second half has some rushed parts, it still emerges as an engaging watch.
Movie Name:O’Romeo Rating: 2.25/5 Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Nana Patekar, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal, Vikrant Massey, and others Director: Vishal Bharadwaj Produced By: Sajid Nadiadwala Release Date: 13th February 2026
O’Romeo is the latest romantic action thriller film written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, starring Shahid Kapoor, Tripti Dimrii, and many others in crucial roles. The film’s trailer hinted at an intense film, and let us find out how it has been shaped in the following review.
Story:
Set against the backdrop of 1995 Mumbai, the story follows Ustara (Shahid Kapoor), a contract killer who takes a supari from Police Inspector Khan (Nana Patekar) and eliminates criminals. During this time, Afshan (Triptii Dimri) approaches Ustara with a request to kill four men. She claims that Jalal (Avinash Tiwary), one of the targets, played a key role in her husband’s murder.
Though Ustara initially refuses to kill Jalal, he is moved by the intensity of Afshan’s pain and eventually agrees to help her. The film then moves forward, exploring the journey of Ustara and Afshan, while also touching upon the past connection between Ustara and Jalal.
Performances:
Shahid Kapoor gives a heartfelt performance, clearly standing out as the finest in the O’ Romeo cast. Triptii Dimri impresses with her performance and has excellent chemistry with Shahid. Avinash Tiwary and Nana Patekar remain underutilized, whereas Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal, and Vikrant Massey are okay.
Analysis:
Renowned filmmaker and music composer Vishal Bhardwaj attempts to set a detailed screenplay filled with multiple characters in O’Romeo. However, in trying to include too much, the film becomes unnecessarily lengthy.
The opening sequence itself sets the tone. Shahid Kapoor’s introduction fight, which uses the iconic song Dhak Dhak from the film Beta, runs for nearly five minutes. This sequence hints at how the three-hour-long film unfolds, slow and stretched.
The film fails to gain real momentum until Triptii Dimri’s backstory is revealed, and even then, it struggles to maintain the impact. The interval block and the villain’s introduction are just passable.
In the second half, Ustara’s sudden romantic feelings for Afshan feel forced and unconvincing. He is portrayed as someone who just has sexual connection with women, so his deep emotional shift lacks proper justification. Similarly, the strategies devised against the villain, including the plans by Nana Patekar’s character to eliminate him and his gang, do not feel powerful or convincing.
Only in the last half hour does O’Romeo finally pick up pace, delivering an engaging twist followed by well-executed action sequences.
Positives:
Shahid Kapoor and Tripti Dimrii’s Performances
Some Intense Dialogues
Pre-Climax and Climax
Negatives:
Dragged Screenplay
Characters Lack Required Depth
Stretched Scenes
Too Many Songs
O’Romeo Review and Verdict:
Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo is a revenge drama blended with a love story that has a promising premise and a strong climax. But apart from its final moments, the film feels overstretched, with a dull screenplay and weakly developed characters.
The critically acclaimed recent Telugu film Sri Chidambaram Garu has made a quick move to OTT within a very short gap with its theatrical release. The film was released in cinemas on February 6 and received a decent response from audiences and critics.
Now, the feel-good drama is ready to reach a wider digital audience. Popular streaming platform ETV Win has acquired the digital rights of the film. The platform has officially announced that Sri Chidambaram Garu will begin streaming in OTT from February 19.
The film is directed by Vinay Ratnam and features young actors Vamsi Tummala and Sandhya Vasishtha in the lead roles. It is produced by Chinta Vinisha Reddy and Chinta Gopalakrishna Reddy. Let’s wait and watch how the film fares in the digital space.
