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Gaddar Film Awards 2025: Chiranjeevi Gets NTR Award, Naga Chaitanya Wins Best Actor

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Gaddar Film Awards 2025: Chiranjeevi Gets NTR Award, Naga Chaitanya Wins Best Actor

The Gaddar Film Awards for the year 2025 have been officially announced by the Government of Telangana. The biggest highlight is the announcement of the NTR National Award for Chiranjeevi, while Naga Chaitanya won Best Actor for his performance in Thandel.

Revival of Government Film Awards

The Telangana government introduced the Gaddar Awards to honour film personalities, replacing the earlier Nandi Awards. Many film personalities believe that the revival of government film awards after nearly a decade under the leadership of A. Revanth Reddy is a major encouragement for artists and technicians in the industry.

Award Ceremony on Ugadi

The government is planning to organise the award ceremony in a grand manner on the occasion of Ugadi, with the presence of several prominent film stars. The jury committee has now announced the winners of the second edition of these prestigious awards.

Special Awards and Honours

This year’s honours prominently recognise several veteran actors and technicians for their outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.

AwardWinner
NTR National AwardChiranjeevi
Raghupathi Venkaiah AwardRamesh Prasad
Paidi Jairaj AwardKamal Haasan
Nagireddy–Chakrapani AwardAshwini Dutt
ANR AwardJayasudha
T. L. Kantha Rao AwardR. Narayana Murthy
C. Narayana Reddy AwardSuddala Ashok Teja
B. N. Reddy AwardSingeetam Srinivasa Rao

Feature Film Awards – Acting Categories

CategoryWinnerFilm
Best ActorNaga ChaitanyaThandel
Best ActressRashmika MandannaThe Girlfriend
Best Supporting ActorShivajiDandora
Best Supporting ActressBhumikaEuphoria
Best ComedianKrishna TejaJigrees
Best Child ActorRohan RoyThe Pre Wedding Show
Best Male Actor (Jury)Chaitu JonnalagaddaRaju Weds Rambai
Best Actress (Jury)Ananthika8 Vasanthalu
Special Jury HeroRoshanChampion

Best Films and Direction

CategoryWinner
Best FilmRaju Weds Rambai
Second Best FilmDandora
Third Best FilmThe Pre Wedding Show
National Integrity FilmThandel
Best Environmental FilmIgwa
Best Debut Feature FilmLittle Hearts
Best Entertainment FilmSankranthiki Vasthunnam
Best Social Message FilmCourt
Best Special Effects FilmMirai
Best Children’s FilmAnaganagana
Best Special Jury Film23
Best DirectorSailu (Raju Weds Rambai)

Technical Awards

CategoryWinnerFilm
Best Music DirectorMark K RobinDandora
Best Male Playback SingerAnuragRaju Weds Rambai
Best Female Playback SingerSahithi ChagantiKannappa
Best Story WriterGunasekharEuphoria
Best Screenplay WriterAnil RavipudiSankranthiki Vasthunam
Best LyricistNandakishoreKubera
Best CinematographerKarthik GhattamaneniMirai
Best EditorSreekar PrasadMirai
Best AudiographerM.R. RadhakrishnanKishkindhapuri
Best ChoreographerGira Gira GiraChampion
Best Art DirectorThota TharaniChampion
Best Makeup ArtistGovindAkhanda
Best Costume DesignerChandrakantChampion

Suriya’s Vishwanath And Sons Teaser To Release This Week

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Suriya’s Vishwanath And Sons Teaser To Release This Week

Suriya is working on a family entertainer titled Vishwanath And Sons, directed by Venky Atluri. The film’s first look received a positive response, and now the makers are gearing up for the next big reveal.

Teaser Arriving This Week

The Vishwanath And Sons teaser is expected to drop within a week. The makers plan to attach it to Dhurandhar 2 and Ustaad Bhagat Singh in theatres, giving fans a chance to experience it on the big screen.

First Look Reception

The first look poster featured Suriya holding a child, hinting at the film’s emotional core. The image struck a chord with audiences, building anticipation for what’s to come.

Cast and Crew

Vishwanath And Sons is positioned as a family entertainer with strong emotional drama. Mamitha Baiju, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Raveena Tandon play significant roles alongside Suriya.

Dull Friday at Box Office: Mrithyunjay, 3 Other Telugu Films Fail to Get Openings

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Dull Friday at Box Office: Mrithyunjay, 3 Other Telugu Films Fail to Get Openings

The Telugu film industry continues to struggle after a blockbuster Sankranthi 2026 season. This Friday turned disappointing as Mrithyunjay, Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani, and other releases failed to attract audiences to theatres.

Post-Sankranthi Slump Continues

Since Sankranthi 2026, no Telugu film has managed decent openings. Theatre owners hoped this weekend would bring relief, but the trend of poor footfalls continues. Films are releasing without buzz, and weak content is failing to pull audiences.

Sree Vishnu’s Back-to-Back Releases

Sree Vishnu, who has built a solid reputation among Telugu audiences, released two films in consecutive weeks: Vishnu Vinyasam and Mrithyunjay. While Vishnu Vinyasam performed decently at the box office during its first two days, Mrithyunjay could not replicate that success.

The film saw low advances for day two—even lower than day one—signaling weak word-of-mouth.

What This Means for Tollywood

Telugu states’ theatres are facing a tough time. Without a hit film since Sankranthi, exhibitors are struggling with low occupancy. The industry needs a strong performer soon to revive audience confidence.

Dhurandhar 2 Trailer Out: Ranveer Singh Returns for Revenge

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Dhurandhar 2 Trailer Out: Ranveer Singh Returns for Revenge

Ranveer Singh is back with a vengeance. The makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge have finally dropped the much-awaited trailer, sending fans into a frenzy. The sequel to the blockbuster spy-action thriller is set for theatrical release on March 19, 2026, with paid premieres on March 18 at 5 PM.

Dual Avatar and Intense Action

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 brings Ranveer Singh back as Jaskirat Singh Rangi. This time, he appears in dual avatars — Jaskirat and Hamza — promising twice the action and intensity. The trailer showcases large-scale action sequences, powerful dialogues, and a revenge-driven narrative encapsulated by the tagline “Honsla. Eendhan. Badla.”

Key Characters and Plot Hints

The sequel introduces crucial characters including SP Aslam Chaudhary and Major Iqbal, both of whom appear to play significant roles in the story’s proceedings. Their involvement hints at a complex plot with multiple layers of intrigue.

Release Details

Dhurandhar: The Revenge is mounted on a grand scale and will release worldwide on March 19, 2026. Fans eager to catch the action early can opt for paid premieres on March 18 at 5 PM. The trailer has already set social media ablaze with overwhelmingly positive responses.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh vs Dhurandhar 2: Box Office Clash on March 19

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Ustaad Bhagat Singh vs Dhurandhar 2: Box Office Clash on March 19

Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh is set to face “double trouble” at the box office as the big sequel Dhurandhar 2 confirms a clash release on March 19. From paid premiere shows to opening day, the Power Star’s film will face tough competition.

No Solo Release for Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Ustaad Bhagat Singh was originally announced for March 26, but moved to March 19 after Toxic postponed to June. For a couple of days, there was buzz that Dhurandhar 2 would also postpone, giving Pawan Kalyan a solo release.

The Dhurandhar 2 team has condemned these rumors. They are releasing the trailer today, confirming no postponement. Now Ustaad Bhagat Singh must clash with Dhurandhar 2 in Telugu. As a sequel with massive existing craze, this creates a significant impact for the Power Star film.

The Premiere Strategy Shock

The second impact is about paid premieres. Ustaad Bhagat Singh is planning premieres on the 18th night at premium prices. Shockingly, the Dhurandhar 2 team is also scheduling early premieres on the 18th, with shows starting from 5 PM.

This means Dhurandhar 2 will already be playing in theaters before Ustaad Bhagat Singh shows even start. The Dhurandhar 2 team is doing this to secure a big show count and manage their long runtime.

Opening and Screen Count Impact

With Pawan Kalyan’s stardom, Ustaad Bhagat Singh will definitely get a big opening and benefit from the Ugadi holiday. But in such fierce competition, Word of Mouth (WOM) plays a crucial role.

Dhurandhar 2 will occupy many big screens, especially in Nizam, A-centers, and overseas markets. This will impact the opening of Ustaad Bhagat Singh somewhat. We have to see how these two biggies perform at the Telugu box office.

Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani Review: Crime Comedy Falls Flat Despite Sivaji, Laya’s Chemistry

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Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani Review: Crime Comedy Falls Flat Despite Sivaji, Laya’s Chemistry
Movie Name Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani
Rating 2/5
Cast Sivaji, Laya, Rohan, Sharath Lohitashwa, Ali, Dhanraj
Director Sudhir Sriram
Produced By Sivaji Sontineni
Release Date 6th March 2026

Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani is the latest crime comedy from the Telugu film industry. Produced by Sivaji himself and presented by ETV WIN, the film was initially supposed to be released directly on OTT but arrived in theaters on March 6.

Story

Shriram (Sivaji) is an honest Panchayat Secretary who never involves himself in corruption or bows down to anyone, be it an MLA or Minister. His family consists of wife Uttara (Laya) and son Mithil (Rohan). He constantly gets frustrated with their chaotic behavior.

As fate would have it, Uttara and Mithil become involved in the murder case of local SI Vikram (Prince). The rest of the story follows how Shriram handles the situation and tries to save his wife and son from the murder charges.

Performances

Sivaji does his best to carry the film on his shoulders, but the weak script doesn’t give him opportunities to showcase his talent. Laya tries to make an impact but her character lacks solid moments or proper writing.

Sivaji and Laya’s chemistry remains intact — they look good as a lead pair even after so many years apart. Unfortunately, they needed a much better script to excel.

Rohan’s character doesn’t work at all and comes across as annoying rather than endearing. Dhanraj and Prince are adequate, while Ali, Kadambari Kiran, and Sharath Lohitashwa deliver okay performances.

Analysis

ETV WIN has carved a solid reputation among industry and viewers. Everyone believed that any movie backed by the platform would be good.

Director Sudhir Sriram’s Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani was expected to be a solid content-driven movie — a nice crime comedy with emotional touches. The execution fails to match the intent.

The opening sequence where the protagonist describes his wife and son’s chaotic behavior seems promising. Sadly, the film doesn’t progress as expected.

Except for Sivaji and Laya’s chemistry, nothing really works. Rohan, who impressed audiences in the 90s biopic, fails to repeat the magic here. His character appears irritating rather than innocent or funny.

The crime angle raises hopes for the second half, but the film continues in the same random mode. Comic moments fail to deliver, adding to the boredom.

The concept of a family getting involved with a dead body recalls Drishyam, but the comparison ends there. Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani is neither an emotional crime drama like Drishyam nor does it provide hilarious moments.

Positives

  • Sivaji and Laya’s on-screen chemistry
  • A couple of comedy scenes that work

Negatives

  • Lifeless characters with poor development
  • Dragged screenplay that tests patience
  • Most comedy scenes fall flat
  • Silly execution throughout

Verdict

Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani attempts to mix crime, emotions, and comedy but fails to engage except for a few scattered funny moments. Sivaji and Laya try to carry the film but cannot overcome the weak script, poor comedy, and ineffective narration. Watch it only for the lead pair’s chemistry.

Varanasi Overseas Rights: Phars Films Offers Record ₹160 Crore for Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu Film

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Varanasi Overseas Rights: Phars Films Offers Record ₹160 Crore for Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu Film

The Varanasi glimpse has taken the industry by storm. The scale of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film looks unprecedented in Indian cinema history, and the business enquiries have been pouring in non-stop.

₹160 Crore Record-Breaking Offer

Here’s the big exclusive: Phars Films has reportedly offered a staggering ₹160 Crore for the overseas rights of Varanasi across all Indian languages.

This marks the highest price ever offered for any Indian film in the overseas market, shattering all previous records. The Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli combination has clearly generated unprecedented demand even before a single promotional event.

Makers Playing the Long Game

Despite this record-breaking offer, the makers are maintaining a strategic silence. The deal hasn’t been closed yet. The team believes the value will climb even higher once full-scale promotions kick off.

With the Rajamouli brand and Mahesh Babu’s star power combined, this confidence isn’t misplaced. The director’s previous films RRR and Baahubali 2 have set benchmarks in overseas collections.

What’s Next for Varanasi?

The industry is watching closely as negotiations continue. If the overseas rights alone are fetching ₹160 Crore offers, the theatrical and satellite rights could push Varanasi into uncharted territory for pre-release business.

More updates expected as promotional activities begin in the coming weeks.

Mrithyunjay Review: Sree Vishnu’s Crime Thriller Falls Short

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Mrithyunjay Review: Sree Vishnu’s Crime Thriller Falls Short

Movie Name: Mrithyunjay
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Sree Vishnu, Reba Monica John, Baby Uha, Veer Aryan
Director: Sri Hussain Sha Kiran
Produced By: Sandeep Gunnam, Vinay Chilakapati
Release Date: 6th March 2026

Sree Vishnu returns to theaters with Mrithyunjay, a crime thriller that attempts to blend investigative drama with emotional depth. Coming right after his comedy entertainer Vishnu Vinyasam, this film sees him in serious territory. Does it deliver? Let’s find out.

Story

Sree Vishnu plays Jay, also known as Mrithyunjay, who works for a newspaper called Swecha. His job is to collect obituary advertisements for the paper. However, Jay dreams of becoming a crime journalist. His boss does not believe he is capable enough for the role and refuses to give him the opportunity.

Jay’s life takes an unexpected turn when he notices something unusual about a particular death and discovers a connection to another mysterious death. This sparks his curiosity and leads him into an investigation. The rest of the film follows Jay as he tracks down clues and tries to uncover the truth behind the deaths.

Performances

After appearing in a comic role in Vishnu Vinyasam, Sree Vishnu takes on a serious character here and delivers a decent performance. He handles the emotional scenes well.

Reba Monica John plays an important role in the story, but her character does not offer enough moments to showcase her acting skills. Veer Aryan fits well into his role and leaves a neat impact. Supporting actors like Baby Uha, Sudharshan, Raccha Ravi, Ayyappa, Sijju, Aishwarya, Balaaditya, Krishna Koushik, Nandha Gopal, and Mrinchi Madhavi perform adequately.

Direction and Screenplay

Directed by Sri Hussain Sha Kiran, Mrithyunjay does not present a completely fresh or highly thrilling concept. However, it has an interesting hook, mainly because of how the villain’s character is written. The dynamic between the hero and the villain, along with some intelligently crafted face-off scenes, works well.

The film does not start strongly. The initial portions feel ordinary, and the narrative picks up pace only when the hero starts searching for clues about the killer. The emotional track involving a child works to some extent, though it is not particularly memorable.

Second Half and Climax

The core of the film is the confrontation between the hero and the villain. This aspect begins effectively around the interval and continues with a few well-executed scenes in the second half. However, the film loses momentum because the same level of impact is not maintained throughout.

The police investigation angle and the hero seeking their help as a journalist feel underdeveloped. Towards the climax, the twist is decent, but the final portions feel slightly stretched.

Positives

  • Sree Vishnu’s performance
  • Pre-interval to interval portions
  • Select scenes in second half
  • Hero-villain dynamic

Negatives

  • Dull beginning
  • Hero-villain game misses the punch later
  • Underdeveloped police investigation angle
  • Stretched climax

Verdict

Sri Hussain Sha Kiran and Sree Vishnu attempt to deliver an engaging crime thriller with Mrithyunjay. The film has its moments, especially around the interval block and select second-half scenes. But it does not fully live up to its potential. With inconsistent pacing and an underwhelming finish, Mrithyunjay remains an average watch.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Story Clarified: Not a Theri Remake, Confirms Team

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Ustaad Bhagat Singh Story Clarified: Not a Theri Remake, Confirms Team

Pawan Kalyan fans received a major relief after the Ustaad Bhagat Singh team swiftly addressed confusion surrounding the film’s plot synopsis on BookMyShow.

BookMyShow Synopsis Controversy

Fans eagerly awaiting any promotional update for Ustaad Bhagat Singh were shocked when they spotted the story synopsis on BookMyShow. The description appeared strikingly similar to Vijay’s blockbuster Theri, sparking immediate remake rumors across social media.

Team’s Quick Response

The Ustaad Bhagat Singh team acted promptly to rectify the situation. They addressed the BookMyShow mistake and updated the synopsis immediately. The earlier description, which had directly copied Theri’s plot, has now been corrected.

What Is Ustaad Bhagat Singh Actually About?

According to the updated synopsis, Ustaad Bhagat Singh follows a tribal boy who stands firm against injustice and takes on evil forces. This confirms that Harish Shankar’s directorial is an original story, not a remake of Vijay’s Tamil hit.

Pawan Kalyan portrays the titular character in this action drama that promises to showcase the Powerstar in a never-seen-before avatar.

Dhurandhar 2 Release Date Confirmed: Trailer Drops March 7th

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Dhurandhar 2 Release Date Confirmed: Trailer Drops March 7th

The makers of Dhurandhar 2 (Dhurandhar: The Revenge) have confirmed that the film will release on March 19th as planned. Along with the release confirmation, they announced that the highly anticipated trailer drops tomorrow, March 7th at 11:01 AM.

Fans Celebrate Trailer Announcement

The trailer announcement has sent fans into a frenzy. Trade analysts are equally excited, predicting strong box office numbers when Dhurandhar 2 hits screens on March 19th.

Big Clash on March 19th

With the release date locked in, Telugu territories will witness a massive box office clash between Ustaad Bhagat Singh and Dhurandhar: The Revenge on March 19th. Theatre owners can expect houseful shows throughout the opening weekend.

Dhurandhar 2 Plot Details

In Dhurandhar 2, Hamza Ali Mazari (played by Jaskirat Rangi) continues his mission to dismantle the Pakistani crime syndicate. He keeps a close watch on the elusive Major Iqbal, while his journey uncovers a powerful and transformative past.

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