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Legendary Icon Dharmendra Passes Away

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Legendary Icon Dharmendra Passes Away

Fans and colleagues in Bollywood are deeply saddened by the passing of legendary actor Dharmendra, who died in Mumbai at the age of 89, just days before his 90th birthday on December 8.

Popularly known as the “He-Man of Bollywood,” Dharmendra had a remarkable career spanning six decades and acted in nearly 300 films. On the afternoon of November 24, an ambulance was seen leaving his residence, while several film personalities were spotted arriving at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Juhu. 

Filmmaker Karan Johar and many celebrities have already shared their condolences on social media. The exact cause of death is still unknown, but Dharmendra’s health had reportedly worsened since he was admitted to the hospital on November 1. His last film, Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, featuring Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat, will be released posthumously on December 25, 2025.

Dharmendra, whose full name was Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol, was born on December 8, 1935, in Nasrali, Punjab. He entered the film industry in 1960 with the movie “Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere” and became famous in the mid-1960s with films like “Phool Aur Patthar” and “Anupama.”

In 2012, he was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award.

Ranbir Kapoor In Spirit?

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Ranbir Kapoor In Spirit?

Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Spirit has already created a huge buzz among audiences, and the latest exciting update is that Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor is expected to make a cameo appearance in the movie.

After a long wait, the film has officially begun shooting with a pooja ceremony, where Chiranjeevi attended as the chief guest.

Prabhas was present at the event, but the team did not release his photos. This is because the Baahubali actor has undergone a complete makeover for the film, and the makers want to reveal his new look later as an official first look.

Meanwhile, strong reports from Bollywood circles say that Ranbir Kapoor, the star of Animal, will appear in a special cameo in Spirit. If this news turns out to be true, it will bring more value to the film, especially among Hindi audiences.

NTR Fans Furious: Raja Saab Director Maruthi Issues Apology

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NTR Fans Furious: Raja Saab Director Maruthi Issues Apology

Director Maruthi unexpectedly became the target of NTR fans because of a statement he made during the pre-release event of The Raja Saab. After receiving backlash, the director has now apologized to them.

Maruthi said that he has great respect for NTR and his fans. He explained that sometimes, while speaking with emotion, words may come out differently than intended. He expressed regret that his statement was misunderstood or seen as a comparison.

During NTR’s movie events, he often says that he makes films in a way that everyone can “raise their collar” with pride after watching them. This “collar-raising” phrase is considered a sentiment for NTR fans.

Yesterday, during the launch event of The Raja Saab’s first single, Maruthi made a comment that upset NTR fans. He said that words like “collar lifting” are small when compared to the massive cutout of Prabhas. Because of this remark, NTR fans strongly reacted on social media.

Maruthi later apologized and clarified that he never meant anything disrespectful and had no bad intentions behind his statement.

Raju Weds Rambai Smashes Nizam Box Office: Budget Recovered

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Raju Weds Rambai Smashes Nizam Box Office: Budget Recovered

Raju Weds Rambai rocks the Nizam box office, posting super-sensational numbers with over ₹5 Cr gross in its first weekend. The Nizam territory alone contributed more than two-thirds of the worldwide collections. The entire budget of the film has been recovered from this territory itself.

Nizam Strengthens the Box Office Performance of Raju Weds Rambai

In Nizam, the film has collected around 5.2 Cr gross, and in Andhra Pradesh, it has collected 1.15 Cr gross, taking the total gross to 6.35 Cr in Telugu States. With the addition of the 1 Cr gross from ROI and Overseas, the total worldwide gross of this rural love drama will be in the range of 7.5 Cr.

These are super sensational numbers for a small film, and it is expected to continue the strong numbers for a few more days. There is a high chance for Raju Weds Rambai to do 10 Cr+ gross in Nizam territory alone.

Is Thaman Losing His Crown?

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Is Thaman Losing His Crown?

Thaman is undoubtedly the number one music director for Tollywood, with a record number of films in his lineup, but now he is facing a bit of criticism for his work continuously, making him fall behind other music directors.

If we look at recent songs from Telugu Cinema, Bheems delivers a chartbuster song, Meesala Pilla, for Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu, and the song is now heading towards 100 million views.

A.R. Rahman delivered a chart-topping hit with “Chikiri Chikiri” from Peddi, already surpassing 100 million views. Keeravani’s “Globetrotter” theme, Rana Kumbha theme, and BGM for the Varanasi introduction also garnered widespread acclaim. These musical contributions significantly boosted the film’s buzz and positive reception.

Regarding Thaman’s recent work, he hasn’t received unanimous praise. His two songs from “Akhanda 2,” as well as the background score for the film’s trailer, haven’t met expectations.

Also, yesterday, the highly anticipated first single, “Rebel Saab,” from “The Raja Saab,” was released, and it received a mixed response. As “Akhanda 2” and “The Raja Saab” are very big-budget pan-Indian films, a mixed reaction is definitely not ideal.

There have been ongoing complaints about Thaman’s sound and mixing in recent songs and BGM, and he needs to address this feedback to regain his top position in Tollywood before the situation deteriorates further.

Massive Sets, Top Crew: Swayambhu Promises a Cinematic Spectacle

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Massive Sets, Top Crew: Swayambhu Promises a Cinematic Spectacle

After being in production for a long time, the makers of Nikhil’s Swayambhu have finally announced its release date. The film will hit screens on Maha Shivaratri, February 13, 2026. To mark the announcement, the team released a special video showcasing the challenges and efforts that went into making this grand project.

In the video, Nikhil highlights his intense preparation for the role, which included body transformation, horse-riding, and combat training. He proudly introduces his horse Maruthi and appreciates the hard work of the crew. Interestingly, Nikhil has also lent his voice for the Hindi version of the film. The movie features Samyuktha and Nabha Natesh as the female leads.

Swayambhu narrates the untold story of an unsung hero from Indian history, moving beyond traditional tales of kings and wars. Rooted deeply in India’s cultural heritage, the film promises to be a pan-Indian cinematic spectacle.

The project has been a massive two-year effort, involving 170 shooting days, large-scale sets, a huge budget, and top technicians. The video released by the team gives audiences a glimpse of the scale and dedication behind the film.

Swayambhu Technical Crew:

  • Writer & Director: Bharat Krishnamachari
  • Producers: Bhuvan and Sreekar
  • Banner: Pixel Studios
  • Presenter: Tagore Madhu
  • DOP: KK Senthil Kumar
  • Music: Ravi Basrur
  • Editor: Tammiraju
  • Dialogues: Vijay Kamisetty
  • Production Designers: M. Prabhaharan, Raveendar
  • Action: King Solomon, Stunt Silva
  • Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry
  • PRO: Vamsi-Shekar
  • Marketing: First Show

With its scale, story, and star power, Swayambhu is positioned as another landmark film from Telugu cinema, set to release on February 13, 2026.

Puri Jagannadh Corrects His Past Mistakes

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Puri Jagannadh Corrects His Past Mistakes

Puri Jagannadh is known for his planning and speed in making films, and he always completed the shooting of his films very quickly within 4-5 months. Though he drifted away from his habit for his recent films, Puri now corrects his past mistakes with his upcoming film, starring Vijay Sethupathi.

The recent films directed by Puri Jagannadh are Liger and Ismart Shankar. He took longer to complete these projects than usual, leading to budget overruns and ultimately, financial losses.

But for Vijay Sethupathi’s film, which is his next, Puri learns from the mistakes and goes with proper planning and completes the shoot in quick time like before. The shoot started on 7th July, and now the entire shoot is wrapped up.

Puri and Vijay Sethupathi’s team is preparing to kick-start promotions. The title and first-look poster will be unveiled soon as the film gears up for a Pan-India release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

The Family Man 3 Review: Raj & DK Entertain Well, Though The Series Drags At Times

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The Family Man 3 Review: Raj & DK Entertain Well, Though The Series Drags At Times

Web Series Name: The Family Man 3
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shreya Dhanwantary, Nimrat Kaur, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Ashlesha Thakur and Others
Created by: Raj & DK
Streaming on: Prime Video

After a long gap of four years, Raj and DK’s The Family Man 3, starring Manoj Bajpayee has finally been released on Prime Video. Let’s see if the new season meets the expectations.

Story:

Srikant Tiwari, the top TASC agent, is now on the run from both the government and his enemies. At the same time, the sensitive Northeast region of India faces a dangerous and well-funded conspiracy. The story follows Tiwari’s fight for justice while he deals with serious challenges in his personal life.

Performances:

Manoj Bajpayee once again shines as Srikant Tiwari with an excellent performance. Jaideep Ahlawat impresses with his calm yet terrifying role as Rukma, keeping strong intensity throughout. Sharib Hashmi and Shreya Dhanwantary are very good, while Priyamani, Ashlesha Thakur, and Vedant Sinha perform decently. Nimrat Kaur looks graceful, though her character has limited scope. Seema Biswas stands out in her scenes.

Analysis:

In the third season of The Family Man, creators Raj and DK raise the tension to a new level. The plot explores not only the professional and personal struggles of Srikant but also touches upon important social issues.

The series starts on an engaging note and quickly moves into the main conflict. As Srikant deals with multiple challenges while chasing a murderer, the suspense keeps the audience curious about how he will succeed.

The funny and sharp conversations between Srikant and JK work well once again. However, the villains and the obstacles for the hero could have been more powerful.

The show remains impactful until the fourth episode, but it slows down at places due to a relaxed narrative. The final episode becomes intense again with strong dialogues and emotional moments, but the cliffhanger ending may disappoint many fans.

The focus on too many issues sometimes stops the characters from fully developing, leaving viewers wanting more from Srikant and his team.

Positives:

  • Manoj Bajpayee’s Performance
  • Intriguing Northeast Conflict Point
  • First Four Episodes

Negatives:

  • Dragged Middle Episodes
  • Weak Handling of Srikanth Tiwari and Rukma Conflict
  • A Somewhat Disappointing Cliffhanger

The Family Man 3 Review and Verdict:

Overall, The Family Man 3 is a proper continuation of the beloved series. Although Raj and DK struggle a bit in dealing with too many issues, they still succeed in keeping the audience engaged.

Kaantha Flops at the Box Office

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Kaantha Flops at the Box Office

Dulquer Salmaan’s Kaantha was released in theaters two weeks ago with good expectations, but the film ultimately flopped at the box office, disappointing everyone who had high hopes for it. 

The film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Bhagyashree Borse in lead roles, with Samuthirakani playing a crucial part along with Rana Daggubati. The Chennai premieres opened with very big reviews, and everyone expected that the film would easily do 100 Cr gross. 

But the film takes a complete turn after the FDFS shows, and it received mixed word of mouth from audiences and worked only for a few sections of people, resulting in a big failure at the box office. 

For 10 days the film’s worldwide gross is just estimated to be around 35 Cr gross, and it will end with around 40 Cr. The film crashed on weekdays after the opening weekend and did not see a jump on the next weekends either. 

Overall, Kaantha turns out to be a flop at the box office. Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati believed so much in the content, and they also produced it, but the end result will surely disappoint them. 

Prime Video Frustrates Subscribers, Audiences Burst Out

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Prime Video Frustrates Subscribers, Audiences Burst Out

The OTT platform Prime Video recently introduced advertisements during movies and shows, which has become very frustrating for subscribers. The anger among viewers became even more noticeable after the release of The Family Man Season 3.

Many OTT viewers feel it is unfair to face ads even after paying a high subscription fee. They question why they should be interrupted with advertisements while enjoying their content.

Prime Video’s New Ad Feature Gets Backlash

As mentioned, Prime Video subscribers are expressing their disappointment more strongly after the release of The Family Man Season 3, which includes seven episodes. Most viewers want to binge-watch the entire season without breaks, but the frequent ads are irritating them and disturbing their viewing experience.

Netizens are raising this issue on social media and tagging the official Amazon Prime accounts, demanding a solution. Now, everyone is waiting to see how the digital platform responds to this feedback and whether they will offer an ad-free option for paid users.

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