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Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Shocking Elimination Twist — It’s Not Gaurav

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The 9th season of Bigg Boss Telugu keeps throwing surprises at the viewers. Starting with a two-house concept and re-entering the old contestants, now in its 8th week, Bigg Boss Telugu 9 gives a shocking twist regarding the eliminated contestant. 

In this weekend’s nominated contestants for elimination, Ramu, Madhuri, and Gaurav are in the danger zone, with the last one reported to have the least number of votes. In the morning, there was a buzz that Gaurav was likely to be eliminated

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 – Viewers to get a shocking twist in the 8th week’s elimination episode

But now, as the episode’s shoot is already over, a shocking twist in Bigg Boss Telugu 9 came: it is not Gaurav, but Madhuri Duvvada is the one who got eliminated from the house. 

One more shocking twist is that Tanuja had the power to save the evicted person, but she did not use it for Madhuri, with whom she shared a very strong bond in the house. But it might be for any other reason she did not use the saving option, or she might have thought to keep it to herself.

With this, the controversial contestant Madhuri Duvvada has been eliminated from the Bigg Boss house in the 8th week.

Netflix Joins Hands with YRF

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In a major moment for Indian cinema fans, Netflix has teamed up with Yash Raj Films (YRF), one of Bollywood’s biggest production houses, to make classic Hindi films available in nearly 200 countries for international viewers.

On November 2nd, which marks Shah Rukh Khan’s 60th birthday, Netflix will premiere nine of his most popular films, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Mohabbatein, Veer Zara, and Chak De India.

Starting from November 14th, Netflix will also stream timeless romantic films from Bollywood’s golden era, such as Chandni, Kabhi Kabhie, Vijay, Lamhe, and Silsila—all directed by the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra.

In addition, Netflix will offer 34 films from the YRF banner that are perfect for family viewing. This list includes beloved films like Bunty Aur Babli, Hum Tum, Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, and Ta Ra Rum Pum.

Monika Shergill, VP of India Content at Netflix, called the partnership a major milestone. She said, “For almost ten years, we’ve proudly hosted India’s best stories. Our docu-series The Romantics celebrated Yash Raj Films’ legacy, and now we’re deepening our commitment to Indian storytelling by sharing these classics with our members.”

This collaboration brings a rich slice of Bollywood history to global audiences, allowing fans old and new to enjoy iconic films anytime, anywhere.

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Screen Presence Disappoints

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The Tamil and Telugu audiences were extremely excited when they got to know that Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is making his debut as a lead hero, but his screen presence in the glimpse of the film released today disappointed everyone. 

Directed by Arun Matheswaran, Lokesh’s first film as a hero is titled DC, and it stars Wamiqa Gabbi as the female lead. The producers, Sun Pictures, took to their official social media and released the first glimpse from the movie, which disappointed the fans, along with the not-so-great screen presence of Lokesh Kanagaraj.

The team could have taken the time to release a better teaser. If we observe the films of Lokesh as a director, all are gangster films, and even for his acting debut, he goes in the same path, as the DC Glimpse suggests a violent/gangster film mixed with a love story.

But the overall impact of the DC teaser is poor, and the look of Lokesh also did not work for audiences. 

Ram Charan Drops Global Star Tag

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Ram Charan has been celebrated with the tag of Mega Power Star by fans and audiences, but after the RRR release, fans started calling him a Global Star, and after using it for a few months, he dropped it for Peddi Movie.

There was a huge controversy after the release of RRR regarding the Global Star tag between Ram Charan and NTR fans, and the former used the tag for his last theatrical release, Game Changer, as well.

But for his upcoming movie, Peddi, the makers are labeling Ram Charan as Mega Power Star, which indicates that the actor has decided to say farewell to the Global Star tag.

All the promotional material released from the Peddi movie until now has the Mega Power Star tag. Meanwhile, the makers released the first look of Jahnvi Kapoor as Acchiyyamma, and the first single is gearing up to release next weekend.

Drishyam 3 Release Still Unclear

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Ever since the announcement of Drishyam 3 in the combination of Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph, there has been a lot of curiosity among audiences on whether it will have a theatrical release alongside the Telugu and Hindi versions.

It is widely known that both parts of Drishyam have been remade in Telugu and Hindi, and they also have a significant fanbase in their own language. Recently, Jeethu Joseph spoke about Drishyam 3’s theatrical release, and it looks like a simultaneous release for all three versions is difficult. 

Drishyam 3 Theatrical Release: The Confusion around the simultaneous release with the Telugu and Hindi Versions continues

He said that there were discussions between the Malayalam version’s production house and the Telugu and Hindi versions’ producers about releasing the film on the same day, but nothing has been decided yet. Jeethu also said that they will try their best, but if things do not go that way, they will release the Malayalam version first. 

We need to wait for the official confirmation from the producers regarding the release of the third part of the Drishyam franchise, but if we look at all versions’ perspectives, the movie has to release on the same date; only then can all versions work at the box office.

If all versions of the film do not release on the same day, in this digital era, it is very tough to stop audiences from watching the original film first or comparing it to the remade versions. 

Weekend Watchlist: Top OTT Releases You Can’t Miss

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This weekend is packed with exciting OTT releases across major streaming platforms, giving viewers plenty of choices to binge-watch. From the latest blockbusters like Kantara Chapter 1, and Lokah: Chapter 1-Chandra, there are also intense thrillers to fantasy adventures; every major platform has something fresh to offer.

Top Pick: Lokah – Chapter 1 (JioHotstar)

The Malayalam Film Industry’s biggest grosser, Lokah: Chapter 1, is now streaming on JioHotstar. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, the film promises an engaging ride by mixing the legendary folklore tales with this age. The  Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali versions are all available, ensuring a wide reach among audiences across India.

Kantara: Chapter 1 (Prime Video)

Another major attraction this weekend is Kantara: Chapter 1, streaming on Prime Video. Following the massive success of the original Kantara, this prequel dives deeper into the roots of the legend and promises to deliver the same intensity and cultural depth. It is available in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.

Netflix brings a mix of regional and international entertainment this week. Idli Kadai, a village-based emotional drama (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi), is already getting a decent response. Alongside it, The Witcher: Season 4 returns to Netflix with more epic battles and fantasy storytelling, streaming in English, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.

Aha continues to focus on Tamil content with two new releases — Usurae and Sotta Sotta Naniyuthu, both bringing fresh storytelling styles for regional audiences.

Other Exciting Releases

On Prime Video, Hindi audiences can stream Baaghi 4, packed with high-octane action. Meanwhile, Apple TV+ releases Down Cemetery Road Season 1, an English mystery-drama series that promises suspense and intrigue. For Tamil viewers, Blackmail is streaming on Sun NXT, offering a mix of emotion and tension.

With Lokah: Chapter 1 and Kantara: Chapter 1 leading the OTT charts this week, viewers have plenty of high-quality content to choose from, across languages and genres. The viewers have many variety options, such as the intense dramas, fantasy epics, or lighthearted regional stories. This weekend’s OTT lineup has something for everyone.

Hyderabad Becomes Netflix’s New Hub

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Netflix has officially entered Hyderabad by leasing a 41,000 square-foot office space at CapitaLand ITPH Block A in HITECH City. Interestingly, the same building also houses the office of Warner Bros. Discovery.

With this new office, Netflix plans to expand its operations in Hyderabad. This marks the streaming giant’s first major office in the city and could signal the beginning of several big developments from the leading OTT platform.

Movie lovers are thrilled about Netflix setting up in Hyderabad, and officials are equally pleased as 2025 has been an exceptional year for the city’s growth.

This year will be remembered as the time when some of the world’s biggest companies chose Hyderabad. Along with Netflix, several global corporations have established Global Capability Centers (GCCs) here, including Eli Lilly, Vanguard, T-Mobile, McDonald’s, Johnson & Johnson, Costco, P&G, Heineken, Marriott, American Airlines, Nationwide Insurance, Dai-Ichi, Truist, HCA, Western Union, Goodyear, PNC Financial, Hartford, and ArcelorMittal, all within a single year.

Sharwanand Clashing With Balakrishna

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Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 has been officially announced for a December 5, 2025, release. Despite it being a highly anticipated sequel, Sharwanand has decided to clash with Balakrishna by releasing his sports-based film, Biker, at the same time.

While it’s common for multiple films to release during festivals like Sankranti, clashing with a big sequel like Akhanda 2 is a bold move. Still, Sharwanand is taking that risk and is ready for a direct box-office clash with Balakrishna.

Sharwanand’s Biker to Clash with Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 in December

The makers of Biker recently released a glimpse video along with the official announcement that the film will hit theatres on December 6, 2025.

The glimpse opens with the dialogue: “Every biker has a story. A story of racing against time. A story of facing death. A story of someone who keeps pushing through, regardless of the challenges.”

Biker Glimpse, starring Sharwanand promises an authentic sports drama

These lines perfectly describe a biker’s spirit and their struggles, courage, and determination to chase victory despite the risks involved.

The glimpse showcases thrilling bike racing sequences filled with adrenaline and emotion. That final dialogue, ‘It’s not just about winning… It’s about giving it your all until the end,’ packs a serious punch.

Biker is directed by Abhilash Reddy Kankara and produced by Vamsi Krishna Reddy and Uppalapati Pramod under the UV Creations banner. The film stars Malvika Nair as the female lead, with Ghibran composing the music.

Karthi Not Part of Chiranjeevi’s Film

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Mega fans felt very happy when the Waltair Veerayya combination, Megastar Chiranjeevi and Bobby, was announced to be repeated for a much bigger project, and there was news that Tamil actor Karthi would appear in a crucial role in the film, but there is no truth in this.

The pre-production works are in full swing for this film, which has a working title of Mega 158. Recently, there was a buzz that Karthi is playing a 2nd lead or a very important character alongside Chiranjeevi in the film, and it was even reported that he is taking record remuneration to act in the film.

But now, the closed circles of the Mega 158 team deny this rumor and say there is no truth in it, and the makers have never approached Karthi for this film.

Peddi: Janhvi Kapoor as Achiyyamma

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Mega Power Star Ram Charan’s highly anticipated rural action drama Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, is progressing at a brisk pace, and the film features Janhvi Kapoor as the leading lady, marking her first collaboration with Ram Charan. 

Bankrolled by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and prestigiously presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, Peddi is being made on a grand scale with a massive budget. The recently released first look posters of Janhvi Kapoor as Achiyyamma have amplified the buzz around the film, offering a glimpse into her powerful, massy character.

Janhvi Kapoor plays the role of Achiyyamma in Ram Charan – Buchi Babu Sana’s Peddi

In the posters, Janhvi Kapoor stuns in a rustic, traditional look, one featuring her in a printed saree with vintage jewelry and sunglasses, exuding confidence and charisma, while another image shows her atop a jeep, saluting a massive crowd with fierce energy. Described as fierce and fearless, Achiyyamma’s character promises a strong, commanding presence in the narrative. 

The film also stars Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyendu Sharma, and Boman Irani in key roles. With AR Rahman composing the music, R Rathnavelu handling cinematography, and Navin Nooli overseeing editing, Peddi boasts a stellar technical crew and is slated for a grand pan-India theatrical release on March 27, 2026.