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Either Love It or Hate It – Kumbha Poster from SSMB29 Turns Viral

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Either Love It or Hate It – Kumbha Poster from SSMB29 Turns Viral

Prithviraj Sukumaran, the antagonist in Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli’s SSMB 29, was introduced as Kumbha yesterday. Rajamouli described Kumbha as a sinister, ruthless, and powerful antagonist. Prithviraj said, “Kumbha is the most complex mind I have ever played.

The poster received mixed reactions. One section of the audience loved it, as Rajamouli has mostly portrayed physically strong antagonists until now, but this time he seems to be taking a different and exciting path. However, for another section of viewers, the poster did not go well, as a clip had already leaked online earlier, and some felt the poster’s quality could have been better.

Either way, love it or hate it, the poster has gone viral on the internet, and everyone is talking about it. Theories have also started circulating online about Kumbha’s characterisation, with some relating it to Kumbhakarna from the Ramayana era.

Next, Priyanka Chopra’s introduction is expected, followed by hero Mahesh Babu’s character reveal. On November 15th, the big day, all major movie updates are set to be officially released in a big event along with a glimpse video.

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Elimination: This Contestant Out in Week 9

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Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Elimination: This Contestant Out in Week 9

In Bigg Boss Telugu 9, for the 9th-week eviction, Bharani, Sanjana, Thanuja, Kalyan, Ramu, Sai Srinivas, and Suman Shetty were nominated. The buzz is that Thanuja secured the top spot in voting, followed by Kalyan, Suman Shetty, Sanjana, and Bharani.

Ramu and Sai Srinivas are in the bottom two, and Sai Srinivas is said to be eliminated this week. Sai Srinivas failed to make his mark in Bigg Boss, as he did not actively interact with the contestants and was not impressive in the tasks either.

There was a buzz that a double elimination might happen this weekend, but it is now said to be a single elimination only. RGV and Amala are expected to arrive as guests to promote the Shiva re-release, which is scheduled for next weekend.

Emmanuel Creates History in Bigg Boss Telugu 9

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Emmanuel Creates History in Bigg Boss Telugu 9

In the reality show Bigg Boss Telugu 9, contestants face weekly nominations for eviction, and most of them get nominated regularly. But Emmanuel, one of the strongest contenders this season, has made history by avoiding nominations for nine straight weeks.

He was nominated in the first week, but since then, he has stayed out of the danger zone. His strong bond with fellow housemates and impressive performance in tasks helped him become captain twice, keeping him safe from nominations. This kind of streak has never happened before in Bigg Boss Telugu history.

Fans are thrilled by Emmanuel’s record in Bigg Boss Telugu 9. From their point of view, staying out of nominations builds confidence and increases the chances of staying longer in the house. However, there’s another side to it; not being nominated might affect his vote bank, as viewers may shift their attention to contestants who appear in nominations more often.

To win the title, it’s important for contestants to be nominated regularly, as it helps viewers get used to voting for them. For example, Thanuja and Kalyan have been nominated almost every week, and that has worked in their favor, with fans consistently voting to save them.

Now, the big question is: Will Emmanuel get the same kind of support when he finally faces nominations? Only time will tell how his vote bank responds.

Jana Nayagan OTT Deal Sealed for a Big Price

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Jana Nayagan OTT Deal Sealed for a Big Price

Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan completed the entire shoot long back, but the team chose 2026 Pongal for the release date, and the main reason for this is due to the OTT deal. The latest news is that the biggie has sealed the deal for a massive price.

The OTT platforms have already committed to many movies and are spending big amounts for 2025, which is making them unable to offer producers’ quoted amounts. With this, the makers chose 9th January 2026 as the release date.

Prime Video has set the OTT deal with Jana Nayagan, and it has bought the rights of the film for all languages. The makers officially announced this, as they have added the logo of Prime Video to official posters. 

Reportedly, the OTT rights of the film are sold at around the 110 Cr range, which is a solid deal for the makers, considering the recent downfall of the OTT market.

The Great Pre-Wedding Show Review: A Simple And Authentic Entertainer

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The Great Pre-Wedding Show Review: A Simple And Authentic Entertainer

Movie Name: The Great Pre-Wedding Show
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Thiruveer, Teena Sravya, Master Rohan, Narendra Ravi, Yamini Nageshwar, and others
Director: Rahul Srinivas
Produced By: Sanddeep Agaram and Ashmita Reddy Basani
Release Date: 7th November 2025

The Great Pre-Wedding Show is the latest entertainer arrived in theaters alongside many movies on November 7th. The film stars Masooda fame Thiruveer as the lead and it garnered a decent amount of interest among audiences. Let’s check how the film has been made in our review.

Story:

Ramesh (played by Thiruveer) is a small-town photographer who runs a modest studio that also doubles as a xerox shop. He quietly admires Hema (Tina Shravya), who works at the Village Panchayat office across the street. Though they care for each other, neither openly expresses their feelings. Ramesh is hired to shoot a pre-wedding photoshoot for a couple, Anand and Soundarya.

But things take a chaotic turn when the chip containing the footage goes missing. The rest of the story follows how Ramesh deals with the confusion and tries to fix the situation.

Performances:

Thiruveer fits the role perfectly and gives a very natural performance. He brings impact even to simple scenes. Tina Shravya is pleasant and adds value to the story. Narendra Ravi as Anand and Yamni Nageshwar as Soundarya are both convincing and deliver strong performances as a couple. The actors playing their parents also do a good job and suit their roles well.

Analysis:

Directed by Rahul Srinivas, The Great Pre-Wedding Show is a simple story set in a small-town backdrop. The first half moves slowly as the characters and setting are introduced. The romantic and fun moments between Ramesh and Hema aren’t very strong but have a few engaging scenes. The pace picks up once Anand and Soundarya’s wedding is fixed.

The scenes around the pre-wedding shoot are shown in a humorous way, and the director nicely captures the growing bond between the couple. The film moves with timely twists up to the interval.

After a brief backstory, the plot becomes predictable, but the narration keeps it engaging. The situational comedy works well and makes the audience care about the characters. A touch of emotion is added near the climax, but it’s kept subtle, and the film ends on a light and cheerful note.

Positives:

  • Casting/Performances
  • Second Half
  • Suresh Bobbili’s Music

Negatives:

  • Too Simple Plotline or Conflict
  • Repetitive/Predictable Moments

The Great Pre-Wedding Review and Verdict:

Overall, The Great Pre-Wedding Show is a decent entertainer with a grounded setting, natural performances, and enjoyable situational comedy. Despite a few dull and predictable moments, it’s a pleasant watch.

Chikiri Chikiri Creates All-Time Record

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Chikiri Chikiri Creates All-Time Record

Ram Charan’s Peddi’s 1st single, Chikiri Chikiri, was released today, and the response is beyond expectations. The song received a unanimous positive response across all audiences, and it created an all-time record in 24-hour views.

The music, Charan’s dance movies, and everything else strike gold. A.R. Rahman returns in Telugu with a bang, and the director Buchi Babu proves again his unique taste for music.

The Kissik song’s lyrical video from Pushpa 2 is the most viewed song with 27M views in Telugu for 24 hours, and the Chikiri Chikiri song beats this record in just half the time, and it can achieve more than 35 million views and even more in 24 hours.

These stats say how big the response is there for the song, and it takes the buzz around Peddi to a whole new level. The film is gearing up for release on 27th March, 2026. The audio starts on a blockbuster note.

Samantha Making Way for Big Announcement?

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Samantha Making Way for Big Announcement?

Rumors have been swirling across both the South and North film industries about a possible relationship between actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru, one-half of the director duo behind The Family Man series. While neither of them has officially confirmed anything, the buzz has only grown stronger in recent months.

Over the past few weeks, Samantha has shared several posts linked to Raj, keeping fans curious. But her latest Instagram post has taken things to a whole new level. In the post, she shared a series of pictures, and one particular photo has gone viral, as it shows Samantha hugging Raj Nidimoru, marking their first cozy moment shared publicly.

This intimate gesture has sent social media into a frenzy, with fans and netizens speculating that a big announcement might be on the way. Many believe this post is Samantha’s way of subtly confirming the relationship, while others are waiting to see how both respond to the growing chatter.

The post, which includes behind-the-scenes moments and candid shots, has already attracted thousands of likes and comments. While some fans are celebrating the possible new chapter in Samantha’s life, others are spinning stories and theories about how this bond may have developed during their collaboration on The Family Man 2, where Samantha played a key role.

As of now, neither Samantha nor Raj Nidimoru has made an official statement, but the viral photo has certainly stirred excitement and curiosity across the entertainment world.

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.

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