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Ram Gopal Varma Slams Movie Censorship As Stupid

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The revolution in the Indian film/digital content and the regulations have led to the censorship debate in India in recent years. Audiences and filmmakers want artistic freedom, and Ram Gopal Varma supports them and slams movie censorship as stupid.

RGV, who is straightforward and always speaks without holding back, has spoken out about this issue. He criticized the Censor Board as outdated and foolish in a recent interview, questioning how five people can dictate what millions watch when explicit content is readily available online. 

Ram Gopal Varma Slams Movie Censorship And Calls It Stupid

He discussed the diminishing creative freedom in films and criticized board interventions that limit artistic expression and insult audience intelligence. As Ram Gopal Varma supports them and slams movie censorship as stupid, even the public supports him.

The netizens have always supported the change in Indian censorship, while a section believes there should be a censor/regulation board, but no one should act after their verdict on a particular movie. 

NHRC Summons Hyderabad Police Over Pushpa 2 Stampede Incident

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Hyderabad City Police Commissioner, C.V. Anand, requesting a detailed report regarding the tragic death of a woman, Revathi, during a stampede at the premiere of ‘Pushpa 2’ on December 4, 2024.

The incident, which occurred during an event featuring actor Allu Arjun, reportedly drew an overwhelming crowd despite lacking official clearance. This has raised serious questions about the planning, crowd control measures, and alleged police negligence.

According to a complaint filed on December 5, 2024, Revathi died, and her two children sustained injuries amid the chaos. The complaint further alleges that the police from Chikkadpally station, who were deployed for crowd management, resorted to a lathi charge, leading to panic and the resulting stampede.

The NHRC’s intervention follows growing criticism over the handling of the event and the lack of preventive steps by law enforcement authorities. The Commission has sought clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the alleged use of force and the absence of necessary safety arrangements. The matter continues to spark public concern over accountability and crowd safety at large-scale public gatherings.

Coolie’s Power House Vibe Audio released on Instagram

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Coolie starring Rajinikanth is one of the most awaited films of Kollywood. The film also stars Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir and Shruthi Haasan playing pivotal roles. The Glimpse of the film released recently and created a sensation on social media platforms. The Background Score composed by Anirudh Ravichander for the glimpse attracted a big reception, with many making edits to it.

The makers have released the BGM, naming it Power House Vibe, now. However, this was only an Audio sample released on Instagram. The official release as a Single will happen soon. But fans and audience have started trending this already on social media platforms. Here is the link to Power House Vibe below:

https://www.instagram.com/reels/audio/2164369390747156

Coolie is slated for release on 14th August worldwide. There are huge expectations on the film, and many expect it to become the first 1000 crore grosser for Kollywood. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film is produced by Sun Pictures.

Varun Dhawan’s next Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai gets a release date

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Bollywood Actor Varun Dhawan is currently working for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The film also stars Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur playing the female lead roles. The makers have announced the release date of the film, which will be on 10th April, 2026. An official poster confirming this was also released.

Recently, the lead cast was spotted shooting for a song which is a remix of the song, Chunnari Chunnari from the Bollywood film, Biwi No 1 starring Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen and Karishma Kapoor. This video also went viral on social media platforms.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is directed by David Dhawan and produced by Ramesh Taurani with Tips Films presenting it. Varun Dhawan has put high hopes on the film as his previous film, Baby John, bombed at the box office. The Teaser and other content from the film will also be out soon.

Khaleja re-release bookings on fire: Off to a record-breaking start

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Khaleja, starring Mahesh Babu, directed by Trivikram Srinivas, became a big disaster when it released in 2010. But the film attained a cult status in the later years for its story, direction and the performance of Mahesh Babu and earned widespread acclaim. Now, the film is set for a re-release following the recent trend on 30th May, co-inciding with the birthday of Krishna, late veteran Actor and father of Mahesh Babu.

The film’s advance bookings opened today evening and it crossed more than 1 crore before night, showcasing the anticipation audience has. In Book My Show, the film saw an hourly trending of 13K tickets, stunning all. Till now, only Gabbar Singh had the record of crossing 5K tickets, and Khaleja has doubled this number, creating a new record.

The bookings are not only strong for the Opening day but also till the entire weekend, witnessing good advance bookings. The film’s re-release has all the chances of beating the collections of Murari’s re-release and may also become the first double-digit grosser in the re-release category.

Rukmini Vasanth in high demand

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Kannada Actress Rukmini Vasanth rose to fame with films Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, Bagheera and Bhairathi Ranagal. These films brought her immense popularity among other Film Industries as well, and now she is in high demand. Many Producers are approaching her, offering her record remuneration.

She is currently working for Madharasi co-starring Siva Karthikeyan, Ace co-starring Vijay Sethupathi, and is also being considered for NTRNeel. Now, the buzz is that she could grab the much awaited film of Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Spirit. The film’s female lead was Deepika Padukone, who recently quit citing creating differences.

The team is on a hunt for a new Actress and it is speculated that Rukmini Vasanth is being considered strongly. If she comes on board, then it will be a big opportunity for her to spread popularity across Pan India. We have to wait and see if the news comes true.

Manchu Manoj Apologizes to Kannappa Team

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Manchu Manoj has been frequently appearing in the news for a few days. The actor is all set to arrive on the big screens with Bhairavam, releasing on 30th May. Meanwhile, Manchu Manoj apologizes to the Kannappa team for his troll comment.

Sivayya’s dialogue from Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa became quite popular on social media as it appeared in many memes/trolls according to the situations. However, during the Bhairavam pre-release event, Manoj used that dialogue and took an indirect dig at his brother, Manchu Vishnu.

Manchu Manoj Realizes His Mistake – Apologizes to Kannappa Team

However, the actor realized his mistake and accepted that what he did was wrong. He said that the film has many stars like Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal. The Potugadu actor felt that the fans of all the actors would have been hurt by his comments.

Manchu Manoj apologizes to the Kannappa team for his troll comment, and he wishes the movie a big success. Manoj stated that he should not involve the film in his speech, as it was the result of the hard work of many people. He said that it was not right at his part to troll the movie because of one person (Manchu Vishnu).

Hari Hara Veera Mallu USA Premier Bookings Open – Targeting Agnyathavaasi Record?

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It is widely known that Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu is releasing on June 12th worldwide, and the USA premieres will be screened on 11th June [Wednesday premieres]. Hari Hara Veera Mallu USA Premier Bookings are open now.

PK and Trivikram’s last combination film, Agnyathavaasi, set a record for USA premieres at the time with 1.5 million. Tuesday’s offer also benefited the film. Still, it was one of the biggest premiere openers and Pawan Kalyan’s biggest opening to date.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu USA Premiers Target Agnyathavaasi Record?

As said above, Pawan Kalyan’s Hara Veera Mallu USA Premier Bookings are open now, and the fans and the trade are interested to see whether it targets Agnyathavaasi Record. HHVM does not have much hype as of now.

So, we need to wait and see whether Pawan can break this opening and set a new record with this film. It is the first film from the Bheemla Nayak actor after 2 years and it is also the first straight film from him after seven years.

For the budget and business considerations, HHVM must have to open with huge numbers at the worldwide box office.

Sarangapani Jathakam Streaming on OTT Now

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Sarangapani Jathakam is the latest comedy drama starring Priyadarshi, which was released in theaters recently. The film did not do well at the box office, and the latest news is that Sarangapani Jathakam is now streaming on OTT.

Prime Video, the famous digital platform, has acquired the digital rights to this film, directed by Indraganti Mohanakrishna. Roopa Koduvayur played the female lead, while Vennela Kishore appeared in the hero’s friend’s role.

Sarangapani Jathakam Streaming on OTT (Prime Video)

The movie received decent reviews, but somehow, it ended up as a failure at the box office. As said above, Priyadarshi’s Sarangapani Jathakam is now streaming on OTT, Prime Video in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada audios, along with English subtitles. The theatrical window is four weeks, much like all the Telugu films.

Though the film ended in failure in the theaters, Priyadarshi’s Sarangapani Jathakam is expected to impress the OTT viewers. Srinivas Avasarala, Harsha Chemudu, Naresh, and others acted in supporting roles in this movie. Sridevi Movies produced the movie, which features music composed by Vivek Sagar.

Kriti Sanon Replaces Kiara Advani

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Don Franchise is one of the famous franchises/universes of Bollywood. Two years ago, the third film in the franchise, Don 3, was announced with Ranveer Singh playing the lead role. Kiara Advani was announced as the lead actress, but now the news is that Kriti Sanon replaces Kiara Advani in Don 3.

In 2023, it was confirmed that Ranveer Singh would take on the iconic role of Don, carrying the legacy forward from Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, and Farhan Akhtar confirmed his return to direction after over ten years. Kiara Advani, originally cast as the female lead, had to withdraw due to her pregnancy.

Don 3: Kriti Sanon Replaces Kiara Advani

The fans of the actress might feel bad, but the news is almost confirmed that Kriti Sanon replaces Kiara Advani in Don 3. With Kriti joining, the casting looks almost finished. Farhan finished much of the location scouting and is set to work with an international stunt team on the film’s action scenes. 

The shoot of Don 3 will mainly be done in Europe, and the locations are secured. The script is finalized, needing only minor tweaks and action design. Pre-production will continue for several months, with filming set for October/November 2025.

Don 3 will mark the first collaboration of Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon, and the actress will complete her current projects, Tere Ishk Mein and Cocktail 2, before starting Don 3. She will also star in a horror thriller named Nai Naveli with Aanand L. Rai, aiming for a 2026 release.