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Telugu Directors Limiting Janhvi Kapoor to Glamour Roles

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Telugu Directors Limiting Janhvi Kapoor to Glamour Roles

Janhvi Kapoor is landing big projects in Telugu cinema, but she’s yet to get a role that truly showcases her acting talent. Her debut in Telugu with the high-profile film Devara was a major opportunity, but her character was poorly written and limited to songs and glamour.

Her next Telugu film, Peddi, is also a big-budget project. However, based on the recently released first look, it seems Janhvi might once again be playing a glamorous role with little depth. Audiences have pointed out that her look in Peddi is very similar to Devara’s, with no noticeable change in styling or character presentation.

Today, the first single from Peddi titled Chikiri Chikiri was released. Ram Charan’s dance moves, style, and visuals received a positive response. But Janhvi Kapoor was again portrayed as a glam doll throughout the song, raising concerns about her limited scope in the film.

Then Devara and Now Peddi: Jahnvi Kapoor is getting utilized only for her glamour

It appears that directors are restricting her to glamorous roles, without giving her a chance to display her full range of skills. This trend could be a warning sign for Janhvi’s growth in Telugu cinema. All eyes are now on Buchi Babu, the director of Peddi, to see if he will break this pattern.

In his debut film Uppena, Buchi Babu wrote a strong and layered role for the female lead, Krithi Shetty, which was widely appreciated. Fans hoped he would do the same for Janhvi in Peddi. But based on the first single, her character seems to be focused only on glamour, which is disappointing.

Jatadhara Movie Review: Completely Disappoints

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Jatadhara Movie Review: Completely Disappoints

Movie Name: Jatadhara
Rating: 1.5/5
Cast: Sudheer Babu, Sonakshi Sinha, Shilpa Shirodkar, Divya Khosla Kumar, Sai Kumar, and others
Director: Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal
Produced By: Umesh Kumar Bansal, Shivam Narang, Bruna Agarwal, Prerna Arora, Shabir Shaikh, and Nikhil Nanda
Release Date: 7th November 2025

Sudheer Babu has come up with his first-ever Pan-Indian Film, Jatadhara, which also marks the Telugu debut of Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha. The film deals with the enigma of Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, examining myths and theories about its alleged supernatural powers. Let us find out how successful the team is in exploring such a fascinating concept in our review.

Story:

Shiva (Sudheer Babu) works in a corporate job but spends his free time ghost hunting with his friends. He believes it’s not evil spirits but the fear within people that causes harm. He often dreams about a young boy in danger. The movie unfolds how this dream connects to Dhana Pisaachini, a wealth-protecting demoness played by Sonakshi Sinha, and reveals Shiva’s past.  

Performances:

Sudheer Babu gives a decent performance, though with better writing, he could have done much more. Sonakshi Sinha plays an unusual role that draws some interest but doesn’t get much scope. Divya Khossla, Shilpa Shirodkar, Indira Krishna, Rajeev Kanakala, Jhansi, and others give okay performances.  

Analysis:

Jatadhara, directed by Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal, takes inspiration from Indian folklore and tries to bring something different to the supernatural thriller genre.  

However, despite having an interesting concept, the movie suffers from weak storytelling. The first half feels scattered, with all the scenes giving too random a feel, including the romantic subplot. The interval is unimpressive, and although the second half starts with a promising flashback, it drags on without emotional depth. The climax falls flat, and the inferior VFX worsen it. 

Positives:

  • Main Plot
  • Initial Moments Of The Second Half

Negatives:

  • Poor Screenplay/Narration
  • Silly Scenes
  • Insufficient Visuals and Graphics
  • Bad Music

Jaadhara Review and Verdict:

Jatadhara aims to be a strong supernatural thriller but ends up slow and dull. It has an exciting plot and a few basic-level thrilling moments, yet the weak direction, clueless screenplay, and poor visual effects hold it back.



The Girlfriend Movie Review: Rashmika Shines In This Ordinary Outing

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The Girlfriend Movie Review: Rashmika Shines In This Ordinary Outing

Movie Name: The Girlfriend
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Rashmika Mandanna, Deekshith Shetty, Anu Emmanuel, and Rao Ramesh
Director: Rahul Ravindran
Produced By: Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainments
Release Date: 7th November 2025

Rashmika Mandanna’s “The Girlfriend” caught everyone’s attention with interesting promos and posters. The film received positive reviews from its early premiereus, and it also became famous for some online controversy involving the film’s director, Rahul Ravindran. Putting all that aside, let’s check how the film has been made in our review.

Story:

The Girlfriend follows the story of Bhoomi (Rashmika Mandanna) and her relationship with Vicky (Dheekshith Shetty). It explores how their bond turns toxic and how Bhoomi decides to deal with it or break free from it.

Performances:

Rashmika delivers an impressive performance as Bhoomi, making the character feel real and relatable. She shines especially in the emotional scenes. While it may not be her career-best performance, it is definitely a strong and effective one. Dheekshith Shetty performs well in his role too.

Rahul Ravindran’s part is just average, while Rao Ramesh plays the typical father role seen in many films. Roshni appears briefly but leaves a solid impression, and Anu Emmanuel does a fine job in her limited screen time.

Analysis:

Director Rahul Ravindran, known for Chi La Sow and Manmadhudu 2, tries to tell a relationship-based love story set in a college atmosphere. The first half moves at a normal pace and takes time to build up the boyfriend-girlfriend drama. Apart from a few good dialogues and moments, there’s nothing much to highlight, though the pace improves as it reaches the interval.

The second half has more drama and emotional moments. While some developments feel predictable, the initial part after the interval keeps you interested. However, the crucial breakup scene could have been handled better, and from there, the film suffers from uneven storytelling despite a decent ending.

Rahul Ravindran’s sincere attempt is visible, but the film falls short in developing the lead characters and their emotional depth. Some scenes do strike a chord, but the overall impact is limited

Positives:

  • Rashmika Mandanna’s Natural Performance
  • Scenes Towards Interval
  • A Few Crucial/Effective Scenes
  • Music

Negatives:

  • Slow Pace
  • Weak Handling Of Lead Characters
  • Ordinary Effect Of Emotional Scenes

The Girlfriend Review and Verdict:

In the end, The Girlfriend works mainly because of Rashmika Mandanna’s performance, a few well-executed scenes, and good music. However, it remains a fairly ordinary experience that doesn’t evoke the strong emotions it aims for.

Rajamouli Unveils Prithviraj as Kumbha – A Ruthless Antagonist

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Rajamouli Unveils Prithviraj as Kumbha – A Ruthless Antagonist

Rajamouli started his promotion marathon in November. The team held a Twitter interaction on November 1st and recently revealed the date 15th November for the Globetrotter launch event, announcing Jio Hotstar as the official live streaming partner.

Today the team introduced antagonist Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha. Prithviraj said this is the most complex mind I have ever played and added ready for you Mahesh Babu.

Rajamouli described Kumbha as sinister, ruthless, and powerful. He praised Prithviraj in a big way, saying after canning the first shot with Prithvi, I walked up to him and said you are one of the finest actors I’ve ever known.

Next, Priyanka Chopra’s character introduction is expected. Following that, the lead hero Superstar Mahesh Babu’s introduction will take place, and during the 15th November event, the film’s theme video is likely to be released. More updates will be revealed at the event.

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s poster reveals that the film deals with scientific elements embedded with Itihasas and mythological concepts. This is the biggest genre attempted in commercial cinema, and with Rajamouli being the biggest commercial director, expectations are sky-high. This film is expected to redefine the Indian cinema market

Ram Charan and Rahman Create Magic with Peddi’s First Single Chikiri Chikiri

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Ram Charan and Rahman Create Magic with Peddi’s First Single Chikiri Chikiri

Peddi marks the powerful combination of Buchi Babu and Ram Charan, with A.R. Rahman composing the music. Naturally, there are huge expectations and anticipation surrounding the Peddi album. Buchi Babu’s exceptional musical taste, proven with Uppena, has only heightened the excitement for these songs.

The first single, “Chikiri Chikiri,” released today, and it truly lives up to the expectations. It’s an instant chartbuster. One of the best decisions by Buchi Babu was releasing extended video content from the song, which has significantly boosted its reach and engagement.

The rhythm, lyrics, choreography, visuals, and vocals — everything has been crafted to perfection, making this song a chartbuster and elevating the film’s buzz to a whole new level.

Ram Charan completely owns the song with his grace, energetic dance moves, swag, and character nuances. His rugged look is one of his best to date. While Chitti Babu from Rangasthalam remains a fan favorite, Peddi takes him a few notches higher. Janhvi Kapoor is presented in an even more glamorous and striking manner. The best part about the song is how naturally everything flows — nothing feels forced.

The song has been released in all languages. With the film gearing up for its grand release on March 27, 2026, this chartbuster has amplified the anticipation around Peddi like never before.

2025 Tests Naga Vamsi, 2026 to Prove His Real Strength

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2025 Tests Naga Vamsi, 2026 to Prove His Real Strength

Producer Naga Vamsi is known for his sharp judgment and a solid track record of success. However, 2025 hasn’t gone as planned, and luck doesn’t seem to be on his side this year.

His first release of the year, Daaku Maharaaj, received good reviews from critics and audiences alike. But despite the positive talk, the film couldn’t earn the expected profits at the box office, mainly due to the massive success of Sankranthiki Vasthunam, which dominated the season.

On the brighter side, Mad Square turned out to be a blockbuster and became the most profitable film for Vamsi this year.

However, the success was short-lived. Kingdom, starring Vijay Deverakonda, released with high expectations but failed to achieve break-even, resulting in a below-average performance. His most recent release, Mass Jathara, was a complete disaster, adding to the setbacks.

The year also proved tough for Vamsi as a distributor. He released Suriya’s Retro, which flopped badly, and NTR-Hrithik Roshan’s War 2, which also suffered huge losses. Though Kotha Lokah managed to make a profit, it was too small to balance the overall losses.

For someone like Naga Vamsi, who plays a key role as both producer and distributor, being on the success track is important not just for him, but for the industry as well. Hopefully, 2025 will serve as a learning curve, and 2026 could be his big comeback year.

Naga Vamsi’s Promising Lineup for 2026

  • Venkatesh – Trivikram Film
  • Suriya – Venky Atluri Film
  • Naveen Polishetty’s Anaganaga Oka Raju
  • Anudeep – Vishwak Sen’s Funky
  • Akhil’s Lenin
  • Chandoo Mondeti’s Vaayuputra (Animated Film)
  • Upcoming films with Sree Vishnu and Siddu Jonnalagadda

With such a diverse and exciting slate, 2026 could very well be a game-changing year for Naga Vamsi.

Devara 2 Gets Delayed – Koratala Siva’s Next Step Turns Crucial

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Devara 2 Gets Delayed – Koratala Siva’s Next Step Turns Crucial

It’s been more than a year since Devara’s release, and since then, the director, Koratala Siva, has been working on the sequel. Despite his hard work, the fans wait for Devara 2 to continue as its filming gets delayed. 

As per the initial plan, the sequel to Devara was all set to start by this time. However, with NTR and Prashanth Neel’s movie facing a shooting delay, the actor will be busy with that movie till early 2026 in the second half, and it may be extended as well.

Also, there is other news that the NTR-Neel movie is divided into two parts due to the span, and both are said to be planning 2 back-to-back releases. If it is true, then there will be a massive delay in the filming of Devara 2. 

Even if NTR allotted dates for the next part of Devara after Dragon part 1, it will still take around one year to get finished.

Koratala Siva can wait till Tark gets free or can do a quick project in between, and it is said that he is in a dilemma now. But practically, the director moving on a quick project may work for him instead of waiting continuously. 

Lokesh Kanagaraj–Ajith Combo in Buzz

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Lokesh Kanagaraj–Ajith Combo in Buzz

Lokesh Kanagaraj is currently doing a film the lead hero under Arun Matheswaran’s direction, and there is already an excitement buzz around his next film. The news is that the director is working with Ajith Kumar for his next.

As said above, while Lokesh Kanagaraj is making his debut as a hero, he is also working on the pre-production works of Kaithi 2, which is his next directorial.

On the other side, Ajith, who took a big gap after Good Bad Ugly’s release for his racing team, signed his next with the same director, Adhik Ravichandran.

Now there is news in Tamil circles that Lokesh Kanagaraj and Ajith are in talks to unite. This will be a big combination if it happens and will be more helpful to Ajith, as even though he is delivering the hits, they are limited to Tamil Nadu.

But if he works with a director like Lokesh, who has a proper craze in Tamil and Telugu, Ajith Kumar can score big numbers, targeting a 500 Cr grosser at the box office. 

Sudheer Babu’s Heartfelt Words: Please God, Let Me Win

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Sudheer Babu’s Heartfelt Words: Please God, Let Me Win

Actor Sudheer Babu is all set to entertain audiences with his Pan-Indian film, Jatadhara, which is releasing tomorrow. Sudheer Babu took to Instagram with an emotional prayer to Lord Shiva—”Please, God, let me win this time.”

Anyone who has observed Sudheer’s films will not deny that he has put in a lot of effort, but somehow, he is not able to get the big success he deserves. Jatadhara is carrying a positive buzz, and it is expected to be his much-needed breakthrough.

Sudheer Babu plays a ghost hunter in Jatadhara who doesn’t believe in ghosts, only in God and science, and the reason behind this belief unfolds intriguingly in the film.

Abhishek Jaiswal and Venkat Kalyan, the director duo behind Jatadhara, made it a divine story, and it is a thrilling journey leading to Lord Shiva’s arrival that keeps the audience hooked.

Starring Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha in a crucial role, the film has been censored with ‘A,’ and the runtime is 135 minutes.

Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati Speak Highly About Kaantha

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Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati Speak Highly About Kaantha

Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati have teamed up for the film Kaantha, in which they not only act together but also serve as producers. During the film’s trailer launch event, Rana had high praise for Dulquer.

Speaking at the event, Dulquer shared that both he and Rana jointly produced Kaantha. He said, “Usually, people think a producer only looks after the budget, collections, and profits. But for us, it was about creating an experience and a visual spectacle. We worked very hard to deliver a film of great quality.”

Dulquer also mentioned that Tamil was his third language in school, which helped him speak it fluently. “Even Malayalam directors often tell me that I speak Tamil more fluently than Malayalam,” he added with a smile.

Rana, on the other hand, showered Dulquer with praise, saying, “Nadippu Chakravarthy Dulquer Salmaan, you’ll hear this chant all over Tamil Nadu after Kaantha releases. If someone writes a period film in India, they’ll think of Dulquer first. Only if his dates aren’t available will they approach others. I became a fan of DQ after watching this film.”

Both Dulquer and Rana expressed strong confidence in Kaantha, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime project. They revealed that the film was made only in Tamil and Telugu, as they are more familiar with the studio culture in these industries.

The duo believes Kaantha will be a special film in their careers, and fans are eagerly waiting to see if their confidence pays off.

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