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Nag Ashwin Requests Narendra Modi

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Nag Ashwin Requests Narendra Modi

Director Nag Ashwin enthralled everyone with his Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas. The director is also known for voicing out his opinions about social issues. Lately, Nag Ashwin has requested Narendra Modi regarding the GST rate on movie ticket prices. 

The central government aims to reduce the financial burden on the common people of the country to some extent. Recently, the GST slabs were reduced from four to two. The new rates will be effective from September 22. 

With this, ticket rates and popcorn and cool drink rates in cinema halls, which are major in the entertainment industry, are going to be affected. With the GST rate revision, there will be changes in the rates of popcorn tubs, soft drinks, and ice cream from movie tickets.

The GST Council has given an unexpected surprise, especially in the case of movie ticket rates. All the producers of small films are happy that the GST rate has been reduced from 12 percent to 5 percent on movie tickets below Rs 100.

Director Nag Ashwin has made a request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this regard. He said that the GST reforms are good, but it would be great if the 5% slab could be extended to movie tickets up to 250 Rs at least.

Legal Shock for Shilpa Shetty

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Legal Shock for Shilpa Shetty

Mumbai Police are said to have put out a lookout notice for Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty and her husband. Shilpa Shetty faces a legal shock as she is going through the investigation after Mumbai businessman Deepak Kothari claimed he put ₹60 crore into her business.

Officials from the Economic Offences Wing are digging into this, looking at her travel logs and teaming up with the auditors from the company. From 2015 to 2023, Shetty was the director over at Best Deal TV.

Lookout Notice Issues Against Bollywood Actress Shilpa Shetty

Kothari put in Rs 60 crore to grow the business after her promise in 2016, but she quit a few months down the line, and then the company went under. 

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty faces legal shock as the officials put out a lookout notice to keep her and her husband from heading out of the country until the trial is over.

Allu Arjun’s Tweet Sparks Backlash

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Allu Arjun’s Tweet Sparks Backlash

Icon Star Allu Arjun is one of the top stars of Indian cinema now. But he is also famous for getting involved in small or big controversies often. The actor wished the Kerala people on the occasion of the Onam festival. Allu Arjun’s tweet now sparks backlash online. 

Allu Arjun’s Onam Wishes To Kerala People: Netizens Give Mixed Response

As said above, the Pushpa 2 actor is in extremely high form as a star, and undoubtedly he is the biggest star from Tollywood in Kerala, as he enjoys a huge fan base there and happens to be the first hero to crack the Malayalam market.

However, in his latest tweet, Allu Arjun mentioned himself as the adopted son, and the tweet is receiving a bit of criticism. Even at the Pushpa 2 pre-release event in Kerala, the actor directly coined the “adopted son” word. Now he repeats the same in his Onam wish post.

While one section sees it as a valid term, as Arjun is owned by Kerala audiences, the other section feels that it is a bit embarrassing that he mentions himself.

Chiranjeevi Not Part of Prabhas Spirit

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Chiranjeevi Not Part of Prabhas Spirit

Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga mentioned many times that he is a hardcore fan of Megastar Chiranjeevi. A strong buzz emerged that the director is bringing his favorite actor and Prabhas together in his upcoming film. But the truth is, Chiranjeevi is not a part of Spirit.

Spirit is still in pre-production works, and Vanga officially said that the movie will go on set at the end of this year, but there is a buzz that it will start early next year due to the commitments of the Pan-Indian actor, such as The Raja Saab and Fauji.

Prabhas and Chiranjeevi in Spirit: Fake News

As said above, there was a strong rumor that went viral on the internet that Chiranjeevi is doing the father role of Prabhas in the film, and his character will appear in the flashback episode.

However, it turns out that there is no truth in the news, and Chiranjeevi will not act in Spirit, and the rumor was officially denied by the social media team of the Megastar.

Little Hearts Movie Review: A Simple Fun Ride

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Little Hearts Movie Review: A Simple Fun Ride

Movie Name: Little Hearts
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Mouli Prashanth, Shivani Nagaram, Rajeevn Kanakala, Anirha Chowdary, and Others
Director: Sai Marthand
Produced By: Aditya Hasan, ETV Win
Release Date: 5th September 2025

Mouli Prashanth and Shivani Nagaram’s Little Hearts is the latest 2025 Telugu-language romantic comedy that has generated buzz for its youthful charm and relatable storyline. Backed by the #90s-A Middle Class Biopic director Aditya Hasan, the film also had a few premieres before the release, receiving positive responses. Now, let us dive into our review to know whether the film meets the expectations or not.

Story:

Akhil (Mouli Tanuj) fails to pass his engineering entrance exams, so his father (Rajeev Kanakala) makes him go for long-term coaching. Kathyayini (Shivani Nagaram), daughter of a medico, is attempting MBBS for the fourth time. They both join the same coaching center and love blossoms between them. The rest of the story is all about how this young pair faces the challenges of love in a funny way.

Performances:

Mouli Tanuj Prashanth excels in the character of Akhil and leads the film from start to end with his one-of-a-kind comedy timing. Shivani Nagaram makes a strong impact, while Rajeev Kanakala, SS Kanchi, Anitha Chowdary, Sathya Krishnan, and others are perfect. Jai Krishna and Nikhil Abburi are good as the hero’s friends.

Analysis:

Directed by Sai Marthand, Little Hearts is a simple take on two youngsters, who are good for nothing, at least in their families’ eyes. The narrative shows their love journey with a fun touch alongside a few effective parts. The dialogues are playfully crafted to bring out laughs in almost every scene.

Marthand also makes sure that the film’s impact does not get too light by having some heartfelt lines from the hero about why his girlfriend/lover is worth the fight and waiting. The final moments bring completeness to the film.

There’s this hilarious song sequence in the second half that pokes fun at mainstream movie promos, and it even gives a nod to the Prema Desam track ‘Hello Doctor’ with a Shah Rukh Khan-style Happy New Year hairstyle. The director uses this funny moment twice in the film, which brings the same impact on both occasions.
 
Sinjith Yerramilli’s tunes totally match the film’s fun vibe, from the songs to the background music.

Positives:

  • Lead Pair
  • Entertainment
  • Music

Negatives:

  • A Few Repetitive Parts
  • Silly Scenes here and there

Little Hearts Movie Review and Verdict:

Sai Marthand’s Little Hearts is a simple/fun ride with many hilarious moments. The performances, music, and comedy work well for the film, though it appears too casual and drags a bit here and there. 

Anirudh in Trouble with Madharaasi

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Anirudh in Trouble with Madharaasi

Now Anirudh is undoubtedly the most demanded music director in Indian cinema. His inclusion in a film guarantees its box office success, which is agreed upon by industry people and audiences. However, Anirudh falls into trouble with Sivakarthikeyan’s Madharaasi.

Directed by AR Muruadoss, Sivakarthikeyan’s Madharaasi was released today in theaters, and it has average responses from audiences and critics. But in one thing, the film is having a unanimous response: that is the film’s music, which has disappointed everyone.

Normally Anirudh always becomes the biggest asset for a film, and for many films, his music changed the film’s range at the box office. If we remember correctly, Rajinikanth also mentions that his background score was the pillar for the Jailer movie.

But shockingly, the response for Madharaasi’s music lands Anirudh in trouble, as his songs and background score turn out to be the major negative aspects of the film, and many wonder if he really worked for the film.

No Su From So on OTT

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No Su From So on OTT

The latest Kannada film, Su From So, emerges as a sensational blockbuster with 120 Cr gross collection worldwide, and the film is still seeing good occupancies in the theaters. There was a great buzz regarding its digital release, but Su From So is not released on OTT.

Even though the OTT platform did not announce the streaming date officially, there was a big buzz on social media that the movie will stream on 5th September on Jio Hotstar in all languages.

With this, audiences are continuously checking the Hotstar app, but the movie is not streaming yet. It seems that people need to wait for a few more days to watch Su From So on OTT. 

The online users expect Jio Hotstar to provide an official update on this. Directed by JP Thuminad, who also acted as one of the leads in the film, Su From So received extremely positive reviews from audiences and critics upon its theatrical release. 

Madharaasi Movie Review: An Average Action Thriller With Few Highs

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Madharaasi Movie Review: An Average Action Thriller With Few Highs

Movie Name: Madharaasi
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal, Vikranth, Biju Menon, and Shabeer Kallarakkal, and Others
Director: AR Murugadoss
Produced By: Sri Lakshmi Movies
Release Date: 5th September 2025

Madharaasi, the action thriller, features Sivakarthikeyan in a powerful lead role. Following his critically acclaimed performance in last year’s hit Amaran, the actor teamed up with renowned director AR Murugadoss for the first time with this film.

Despite the combination, the film did not get the deserved hype and had very poor advance ticket sales. Now, let us dive into our review to find out to know ARM – SK duo is able to surprise us with the content.

Story:

A large syndicate looks to spread gun culture in Tamil Nadu, teaming up with two crooks, Virat and Chirag. Premnath leads the NIA to stop them, but he stumbles along the way. During this time, he crosses paths with Raghu Ram, who’s contemplating suicide over a love failure, and sees an opportunity to involve him in his quest. What happens next is all about Raghu getting his love back and ensuring that guns are out of his state.

Performances:

Sivakarthikeyan’s character is intriguing, and he puts in a solid effort to make everything click, even when the story has its flaws. Rukmini Vasanth shines in some emotional moments but does not get much chance to show her skills in other parts. Vidyut Jammwal, Biju Menonanth, Shabeer Kallarakkal, and the gang fit perfectly into their parts.

Analysis:

AR Murugadoss, famous for hits like Ghajini, Thuppaki and Katthhi, is back with Madharaasi after the failure of Sikandar.The film centers on this fascinating blend of a love story and a looming national threat.

If only the screenplay had been spot-on, Madharaasi could have been an unforgettable movie.But Murugadoss does not rise to the occasion and shines only in certain areas. The initial episode is fine, but the film becomes more engaging when they introduce the hero and touch on his mental health issues.

The romance between the leads feels flat, plus there are just too many songs in the first half. It’s only around the midpoint that the movie gains traction and gets hopes up for the latter part.

Madharaasi’s second half improves a lot once the hero faces some personal stakes. Some fights, especially the climax and important moments, totally work for the film. However, the parts with NIA and the villains have weak compared to what they should be.

The action blocks looked great, but they would have been even better if the fight between the villains and Hero was more arresting. The climax gives an extended feeling.

Positives:

  • Hero’s Characterization
  • Action Episodes
  • Few Gripping Moments In The Second Half

Negatives:

  • Weak Love Track In The First Half
  • Dragged Scenes
  • Weak Game Between The Hero And Villains
  • Anirudh’s Songs And Background Score

Madharaasi Movie Review and Verdict:

Madharaasi delivers excitement here and there, but not consistently. Sivakarthikeyan shines with his character and performance, plus there are some engaging moments and well-executed action scenes. But the slow storytelling and lackluster parts turn this movie into just an average experience.

Ghaati Movie Review: A Poor Action Drama

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Ghaati Movie Review: A Poor Action Drama

Movie Name: Ghaati
Rating: 2/5
Cast: Anushka Shetty, Vikram Prabhu, Jagapathi Babu, Chaitanya Rao, and Others
Director: Krish Jagarlamudi
Produced By: UV Creations, First Frame Entertainments
Release Date: 5th September 2025

Ghaati reunites acclaimed actress Anushka Shetty with director Krish Jagarlamudi after nearly fifteen years. The action drama has hit theatres today, this gripping crime-action drama has already stirred high anticipation among fans and critics alike, and it’s time to know how this film has been shaped up in our review.

Story:

Sheela (Anushka) and Desi Raju (Vikram Prabhu) work as Ghaatis. They want to save and make the lives of fellow Ghaatis/villagers. The rest of the film is about what problems they faced in achieving their dreams.

Performances:

Anushka Shetty is back on screen with Ghaati after some time away. Sadly, her role just does not have enough strength, and she fails to leave a mark with her acting.

Vikram Prabhu has an important character, and he pulls it off pretty well. Chaitanya Rao takes on the role of the main antagonist, but he does not quite make an impact after the first few scenes because his character feels too loud and clichéd.

There’s nothing remarkable about Jagapathi Babu’s character. Ravindra Vijay, Raju Sundaram, and others are okay.

Analysis:

Director Krish is known for making films with different stories. With Ghaati, he tries out a new setting of cannabis in the Eastern Ghats. At first, the film grabs your attention with its concept, but as the characters come into play, it ends up feeling pretty standard.

The intermission episode hits as a noisy, prolonged, and pretty flat experience. Rather than evoking sympathy for the lead characters, it kind of leaves a bad taste.

You get a hint of emotion at the start of the second half, but then it fails to continue the impact and does not hit hard enough. The backstory for Vikram Prabhu and Anushka should have packed a bigger emotional punch.

Krish struggles to present the villains because they are just too cartoonish, which ends up making the action sequences fall flat, including the final showdown.

Positives:

  • Initial Moments
  • Some Important Scenes

Negatives:

  • Ineffective Emotions
  • Outdated Narration
  • Weak Villain Characters
  • Loud Songs/Background Score

Ghaati Movie Review and Verdict:

Krish Jagarlamudi’s Ghaati could have been an exciting action drama, but it fails to provide the right effect because of its stale storytelling and feeble emotions.

Mirai Censor Report

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Mirai Censor Report

Teja Sajja’s Mirai is all set to enthrall audiences in another week. The film has good hype among audiences, and the latest news is that it completed the censor formalities. The Mirai censor Report is out now.

Directed by Karthik Gattamaneni, the film has been censored with U/A (16+) with a runtime of 168 minutes. The film already carries a very good buzz, as the teaser and trailer created good buzz. 

The Vibe Vundi song has been well received, and the team continuously promotes the film in all languages. The makers are super confident that the film will score a very big hit. 

Teja Sajja’s Mirai censor report reveals that the runtime is close to 2 hours 50 minutes. Meanwhile, the makers are releasing the movie in all areas on their own by just taking advances from distributors.

Packed with high-octane action and stunning VFX, the film features Manchu Manoj in a menacing villainous role. Joining him are Ritika Nayak, Jayaram, Jagapathi Babu, Shriya Saran, Rajendranath Zutshi, and Pawan Chopra in pivotal supporting roles. Music composer Gowra Hari, known for his work in Hanu-Man, reunites with Teja Sajja to elevate the cinematic experience of this ambitious project.

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