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Premalu 2 Shelved

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Premalu was a sensational blockbuster from Malayalam cinema last year, which worked very well in Telugu too. The makers announced a sequel to the film, exciting the fans, but the latest news is that Premalu 2 is shelved.

The Sequel to the Blockbuster Premalu was announced last year

A year ago, the makers announced a sequel for the lovely entertainer, and the shoot was planned to start this month, targeting a Christmas release. However, disappointing news has emerged recently. 

Premalu 2 Shelved because of creative differences between the Hero-Director

Reportedly, the sequel for Premalu is on hold due to the creative differences between the team. It is said that Naslen, the lead of the film, is not impressed with the script. The fans will for sure be disappointed with the news of Premalu 2 being shelved.

The director of the film, Girish AD, is also starting his next film with Nivin Pauly. So, as of now, the sequel to Premalu is stalled, and the chances of it getting back on track are very low.

Meanwhile, Mamitha Baiju, who impressed everyone as Reenu in Premalu, got back-to-back big offers. She is currently acting in Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan and Suriya’s 46 th film.

No IMAX For Hyderabad

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The Telugu cinema fans, especially the Hyderabad viewers, were thrilled when Sunil Narang of Asian Cinemas announced a new IMAX screen is coming up at Hakimpet. However, the latest news is that the IMAX is not coming to Hyderabad anytime soon.

In Hyderabad, Prasads Multiplex stood out as a cherished venue for film fans. It featured the sole IMAX screen in the Telugu states, providing a unique movie experience. Its large screen and powerful sound created a spectacular experience for audiences.

After a few years, the contract between the theater and the IMAX group ended, much to the dismay of movie lovers. However, a spark of hope emerged recently, as Suniel Narang from Asian Group announced plans to reopen IMAX in Hakimpet in two years. 

So, naturally, the anticipation surged again in audiences as they thought the dream was about to become reality. However, Preetham Daniel, VP of IMAX, publicly refuted the claims and stated that IMAX is not coming to Hyderabad anytime soon.

He mentioned that there’s no agreement with Asian Cinemas, although IMAX is in discussions to return to Hyderabad with different parties. Fans feel confused and let down again by that statement.

Kuberaa Story Plot Goes Viral

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Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna, will arrive in theaters worldwide in another 9 days. The film’s pre-release event will be held on June 13th in Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Kuberaa’s story plot goes viral on social media.

An image/screenshot that consists of the film’s main storyline is being shared on social media, and fans are already discussing its plus and minus points. The screenshot that is being shared online is exciting.

Kuberaa’s Story gets leaked online

According to that viral post, Nagarjuna plays the character of a chartered accountant who works with corrupt and influential people. To get all the black money in his account, he hatches a big plan.

Nag selects a few roadside beggars, including Dhanush, and transforms them into fake businessmen with fake identities, and makes them open Swiss accounts. However, the twist in the tale arrives when Dhanush outsmarts his guru.

Kuberaa Story Plot: A Big Game Between Dhanush and Nagarjuna for Money

He plans things unknown to Nagarjuna and manipulates the entire system to his gain. Now, a big and tense game between the two ensues, and who wins in this money chase is what the film is about.

Sekhar Kammua’s Kuberaa story plot goes viral on social media, and it is very exciting and different from the regular films. Let’s wait and see whether it will attract audiences or not.

Kuberaa Third Single – Pippi Pippi Dum Dum

Banger From Thammudu is impressive

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Nithin, who faced a big failure with his recent release, Robinhood, is all set to strike gold with his upcoming release, Thammudu. The theatrical trailer of this action drama, named Banger from Thammudu, is impressive. 

Directed by Venu Sriram, the trailer strikes the chord and provides the required intrigue. Set in Ambaragodugu village, the film’s plot is about villains who restrict the residents’ movement out of that place.

Laya plays Nithiin’s sister, and we can see that they have some differences between them. The dialogues suggest that Nithiin, a professional archer, will face all the odds to protect the villagers and save his sister’s pride.

Nithin’s Thammudu Trailer

The visuals and action episodes look effective, while the background score by Ajaneesh Loknath is also good. Overall, Banger from Nithin’s Thammudu is impressive.

Sapthami Gowda, Lubber Pandhu fame Swasika, Varsha Bollamma, and Saurabh Sachdeva play crucial roles in this film, which is produced by Dil Raju and Shirish under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. The movie will have a grand theatrical release on July 4, 2025.

Stolen Movie Review- An Honest and Gripping Crime Thriller

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Movie: Stolen
Rating: 3.25/5
Cast: Abhishek Banerjee, Shubham Vardhan, Mia Maelzer and others
Director: Karan Tejpal
Streaming On: Prime Video

Karan Tejpal’s Stolen, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2023 and has been showcased at festivals around the world. The film is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime, and let’s see what is in this film that it has impressed so many viewers.

Story:

Gautam (Abhishek Banerjee) stands outside a train station late at night, waiting for his younger brother Raman (Shubham Vardhan) to get off a delayed train. At that moment, a baby is taken from beside a sleeping woman. The woman and the police suspect Raman, leaving the two brothers with no choice but to comply with the legal process.

The rest of the story follows how Gautam and Raman assist that woman and the challenges they encounter in their bold effort.

Performances:

Abhishek Banerjee (Stree-2 and Patal Lok Fame) gives a perfect performance, while Shubham Vardhan also comes across as natural as he could have. Mia Maelzer gives an intense performance as a mother who fights for her lost child. Harish Khanna and others are fine.

Analysis:

‘Stolen’ is a film that tries to captivate you right from the opening scene and keeps you engaged until the final moment, except for a few lapses here and there. Lasting just over 90 minutes, it is a clear, suspenseful, and emotional journey with some upsetting parts.

Inspired by a true event, the narrative takes place over a violent night—where everything that could possibly go wrong does—yet it concludes on a surprisingly optimistic note.

However, some elements become repetitive. The sequences featuring villagers attacking the brothers begin to feel excessive—they lose their impact after a point

Positives:

  • Performances
  • Near Perfect Screenplay
  • Climax

Negatives:

  • A Few Repetitive Parts
  • Not So Thrilling/Stunning Scenes or Twists

Stolen Movie Review and Verdict:

Karan Tejpal’s Stolen is an honest and gripping crime thriller. Though there are a few roadblocks in this intense journey, it leaves a strong impression at the end, and it makes for a good watch.

Trivikram to Direct Ram Charan in 2026

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Star writer-director Trivikram Srinivas is on a signing spree. His next film is confirmed with Venkatesh, and he will also work with RRR actors Ram Charan and NTR. According to the reports, Trivikram will direct Ram Charan in 2026.

Ram Charan’s Lineup: Peddi – Sukumar, and then Trivikram

Currently, Charan is working on Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, which is scheduled to be completed by this year, and has announced the release for the end of March. After this, he is said to be immediately joining a film with Sukumar, followed by a film with Trivikram.

Reportedly, the film with Trivikram will go on floors in the last leg of 2026. The Guntur Kaaram director will work with Venkatesh for his next, and after this project, he will start pre-production work for Charan’s film in the summer of 2026.

Ram Charan – Trivikram Film in 2026 End

So Trivikram will mostly direct Ram Charan in 2026. And if Sukumar takes more time than expected to complete a film with RC, then Trivikram has plans to do a mid-budget film with Ram in the gap. 

Anushka Shetty in LCU?

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LCU: Lokesh Cinematic Universe is the most hyped franchise in South Indian cinema. Director Lokesh will bring the sequel of Kaithi soon and is making sure that a huge star cast is present in films of this franchise. The latest news is that Anushka Shetty joins LCU.

Lokesh Kanagaraj will start working on Kaithi 2 after Coolie’s release. Besides the post-production work of Rajini’s Coolie, Lokesh is simultaneously working on Kaithi 2’s pre-production along with finalizing the cast and crew.

Anushka to Join LCU: Will play a powerful gangster role in Kaithi 2

The fans eagerly await the return of their favorite character, Dilli, and an interesting buzz is trending in the industry that Anushka Shetty is joining LCU, and she is likely to play a crucial role in the film.

The character is said to be a powerful gangster role, and certainly, Anushka will be the no. 1 choice to portray powerful female characters, as she already proved her mettle as an actress.

Reports of Anushka joining LCU add more excitement towards Kaithi 2

As of now, this news is not official, but if it turns out to be true, then it will add more excitement around the sequel of Kaithi.

Lakshmi Narasimha Re-Release Ends as a Washout

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Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Chenna Keshava Reddy was one of the first films to start the trend of special shows of old films. Now, his other film, Lakshmi Narasimha Re-Release, ends as a washout.

On the occasion of Balakrishna’s birthday, the action entertainer, directed by Jayanth C. Paranji, was released in all areas, including overseas. However, excluding a few fans shows, the film failed to see even minimal occupancy in the theaters.

Balakrishna’s Lakshmi Narasimha Re-Release is a washout

The shocking thing is the film did not even collect respectable numbers, and it could not even recover the expenses of the buyers. Balakrishna’s Lakshmi Narasimha Re-Release ends as a washout.

Mixed Results for Re-Releases: Khaleja scores well, but Yamadonga and Lakshmi Narasimha fail

Now, this is the case with re-releases; not all re-releases are doing well at the box office, as some receive success and some fail to get the attention of audiences.

On Superstar Krishna’s birth anniversary, Mahesh’s Khaleja was re-released, which worked so well, while on NTR’s birthday, Yamadonga was re-released, which saw a mixed result.

Aamir Khan teams up with Lokesh Kanagaraj – All you need to know

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The recent rumours of Bollywood Actor Aamir Khan collaborating with Tamil Director Lokesh Kanagaraj surprised all. Fans and Audience were ecstatic to see the duo coming together for a Pan India biggie. There was no confirmation yet, which made it a rumour. But Aamir Khan has himself confirmed this project today, and this news shook the social media.

The film is said to be a Super Hero subject which was originally planned with Suriya. The Actor has opted out of the project and Aamir Khan will replace him officially. It is also learnt that the film will go on floors immediately after Lokesh Kanagaraj finishes Kaithi 2 starring Karthi. So, it will mostly begin in August or September next year.

It is also speculated that Tollywood Production House, Mythri Movie Makers will be producing this biggie. So, if this combo comes together, it will be another jackpot for Mythri Movie Makers, who scored a maiden blockbuster recently with their Good Bad Ugly starring Ajith.

Lokesh Kanagaraj is currently the leading Director of Kollywood, and Aamir Khan has always been one of the Top Actors of the country. And now with the superhero genre, the film has all the chances of reaching every corner of the Indian markets. Trade already believes that this film will be a 1000 crore grosser.

Kuberaa Producers in safe zone with solid pre-business

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Kuberaa starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna is gearing up for release on June 20th worldwide. The film was made on a staggering budget of around 120 crores, which is a career highest for both Dhanush and Nagarjuna. The film is carrying a very good craze and buzz in the trade circles. The Producers, Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao, as a result of this, are in a very comfortable position with good business deals.

Amazon Prime Video bought the digital rights of the film for 47 crores. In Andhra Pradesh, the film was sold for around 22 crores and Tamil Nadu rights were in the range of 19 crores. With Rest of India and Nizam deals, the business crosses 100 crores. The satellite and Audio rights are an addition, putting the Producers in a safe zone.

The Producers also hold Nizam rights with them under their banner, Asian Cinemas, which releases Kuberaa on its own. So, if Kuberaa works well with the positive word of mouth and reviews, it will surely be a jackpot.