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Varanasi Strategy for NTR Neel Film

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Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli’s film Varanasi became the first project to host a grand public event to reveal its title and theme, and it inspired another big project, NTR – Neel’s film to follow the same route.

Unlike most films, which announce titles at press meets, online, or in theatres, Varanasi chose a large-scale event with cast and crew speeches. This unique approach quickly became a hot topic on the internet.

The team also invited media from across the world, including Hollywood, ensuring that the film’s content reached audiences in multiple languages and crossed international boundaries. Varanasi team’s strategy has inspired other filmmakers, including the team behind NTR and Prashanth Neel’s upcoming project.

Producer Mythri Ravi recently clarified that the rumored title Dragon is only one of the options being considered and has not been finalized. He added that the film is being designed as a massive international project, showcasing a completely new side of NTR through Neel’s powerful vision. The official title and first glimpse will also be revealed at a grand event, similar to Varanasi.

By adopting this strategy, the makers aim to explain the film’s theme in detail while building excitement among both Indian and global audiences.

Vijay Sethupathi Steps Into the Vada Chennai Universe

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Vetrimaaran’s film with Simbu titled Arasan was officially announced as a part of the Vada Chennai Universe, and the interesting news is that the beloved actor Vijay Sethupathi steps into it. 

Vetrimaaran already announced he will collaborate with Dhanush on Vada Chennai 2 after Arasan’s shoot concludes, making it one of the most exciting projects in Kollywood.

Now it gets bigger as Vijay Sethupathi steps into the Vada Chennai Universe with Arasan. The makers officially announced his inclusion, and the rumor is that he will appear as the main villain in the film.

Vijay Sethupathi received strong roles in Vetrimaaran’s previous films, Viduthalai 1 and 2. Therefore, fans are excited to see him in another impactful role. He previously collaborated with Simbu in Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, which was well-received, so this will be their second collaboration.

Arasan is titled Samrajayam in Telugu, and NTR released a glimpse a few days ago.

Is Emanuel Out of the Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Title Race?

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Those who regularly watch Bigg Boss Telugu 9 will agree that Emanuel is certainly one of the main reasons for the show’s success. He is undoubtedly one of the strongest contenders in the show’s history, with 100% participation in the tasks.

Besides providing entertainment, Emanuel also presents his viewpoints during nominations and arguments. Consequently, everyone expected him to win, but a significant factor was his absence from nominations from the second to the 10th week.

After the 5th and 6th weeks, the rise of other contestants like Thanuja and Kalyan affected Emanuel’s chances of winning the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 title.

Finally, after a long gap, Emanuel was nominated in the 11th week, but Kalyan took the lead, with Emanuel in second place. Now, in the 12th week, everyone is nominated except Captain Rithu. Unofficial polls show a tight race between Kalyan and Thanuja for the top two positions, while Emanuel is not even close to them.

This reflects the fact that the star comedian from Jabardasth, Emanuel, winning the Bigg Boss title is weak. However, there are still three weeks, and let’s wait and see if Emanuel can turn the voting in the coming weeks, which is a very tough task.

Sasivadane OTT Premiere Announced

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Sasivadane, an intense love story starring Rakshit Atluri and Komalee Prasad, released in theaters last month but failed to make an impact at the box office. The film is all set to make its OTT debut now.

Written and directed by Sai Mohan Ubbana, the film hit screens on October 10, 2025, but did not attract much attention during its theatrical run.

The latest update is that Rakshit Atluri and Komalee Prasad’s Sasivadane is now ready for its OTT premiere. Leading South Indian platform Sun NXT has scheduled the film’s digital release for November 28, 2025.

The makers are hopeful that the movie will receive a better response from audiences on streaming. The film’s music was composed by Anudeep Dev, and it was produced by Ahiteja Bellamkonda.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh: From Remake to a Completely New Story

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Ever since Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh was announced, there has been suspense about whether the film is an official remake of Thalapathy Vijay’s blockbuster Theri or not.

Director Harish Shankar earlier hinted that the movie is not a full remake, but he did not speak much about it afterwards.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh is not a remake; it’s a celebration of Pawan Kalyan

Recently, Mythri Movie Makers producer Ravi finally cleared the suspense and confirmed that Ustaad Bhagat Singh is not a remake, saying that the script has been completely changed.

The producer also shared that the film will exceed expectations because of its strong content. He compared it to films like Kushi and OG, suggesting that it will be a grand treat for fans.

Fans have high hopes for Harish Shankar, who is himself a big Pawan Kalyan admirer. They expect him to showcase the star in a powerful manner, similar to what he did in Gabbar Singh, which was the official remake of Salman Khan’s Dabangg.

Baahubali: The Epic Coming to OTT

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Baahubali The Epic (the combined film of both Part 1 and Part 2) was released in theaters as a rerelease and did well at the box office, and now the biggie is all set to arrive on OTT platforms soon.

Naturally, there was a good buzz surrounding the re-release of Baahubali, and it collected over 50 Cr gross, emerging as the biggest grosser in re-releases. However, there were high expectations for the film to reach 100 Cr, which it ultimately did not achieve.

The people are eagerly anticipating this film’s digital release, and the buzz is that Baahubali: The Epic will stream on two OTT platforms, Jio Hotstar and Netflix, in all languages in early December. An official update is expected very soon regarding the same.

Rakul Preet Exposes WhatsApp Impersonator

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In a bold move on social media, actor Rakul Preet Singh has cautioned her followers about an impersonator who is currently messaging people on WhatsApp from a number that’s not hers. She asked her followers to quickly block the fake account and steer clear of random chats.

Her X post read, “Hi guys… it’s come to my notice that someone is impersonating me on WhatsApp and chatting with people. Please notice this isn’t my number, and do not engage in any random conversations. Kindly block. (in the original).”

These kinds of things are getting often repeated nowadays. A few days ago, Shriya Saran also faced the same problem, and now Rakul Preet Singh exposes her impersonator.

The most recent role for Rakul was in Ajay Devgn’s ‘De De Pyaar De 2,’ released in 2025. Anshul Sharma directs the film, which showcases R. Madhavan, Gautami Kapoor, Jaaved Jaaferi, Meezaan Jafri, and several other key actors in significant roles.

Thalaivar 173: Director Finally Locked?

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There has been a small quest for the director of Thalaivar 173, Rajinikanth’s next film under the production of Kamal Haasan. Initially, Sundar C was all set to take on this project, but he left it, citing creative differences.

Later, the names of multiple directors emerged for this film, and finally Rajinikanth is said to be showing interest in collaborating with Parking movie director Ramkumar Balakrishnan.

“Parking” was a commercial success and received critical acclaim. The director was initially set to work with Simbu, but that didn’t happen. Now, the news is that he has adapted the same story, making changes to suit Rajinikanth, and has narrated it to him.

Reportedly, Rajinikanth has liked the script, and there are increased chances for Ramkumar Balakrishnan to become the director of Thalaivar 173. The official announcement is expected on Rajinikanth’s birthday, December 12th, with the shoot expected to begin in March 2026.

Devara 2 in Trouble

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Fans have been waiting for NTR–Koratala Siva’s blockbuster Devara sequel, and the film has still not started yet.  Now, there is a strong buzz among the industry circles that the most awaited Devara 2 may not happen. 

Reportedly, Hero NTR is not interested in taking up this project at the moment, and Devara 2 might be shelved. We have to see how much truth there is to this, but the rumors are very strong.

Even though Devara is a commercial blockbuster, the lead for part 2 did not go well for audiences; most of the people felt it was forced. With this, some fans also had some concerns about Devara 2.

But NTR and the team believed in the sequel, and Koratala Siva was also said to have completed the entire script work for the film and planned to start shooting at the end of this year. But things are said to have changed completely in recent times.

The main reason is that Tarak’s experience with the poorly received “War 2” has raised concerns about the “Devara” sequel, as it felt like a mere imitation with no compelling plot or ending.

At the same time, due to unknown reasons, NTR’s Dragon shooting had some breaks, resulting in postponement of the film, and the actor will be busy with Dragon for next year.

Considering these factors, NTR is reportedly planning to shelve Devara 2. Besides Dragon, he has commitments with Trivikram and Nelson and seems more inclined towards those projects. We await the team’s response to these rumors, but if they are accurate, it will be disappointing news for Director Koratala Siva, who has already invested over a year in the film.

Legendary Icon Dharmendra Passes Away

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Fans and colleagues in Bollywood are deeply saddened by the passing of legendary actor Dharmendra, who died in Mumbai at the age of 89, just days before his 90th birthday on December 8.

Popularly known as the “He-Man of Bollywood,” Dharmendra had a remarkable career spanning six decades and acted in nearly 300 films. On the afternoon of November 24, an ambulance was seen leaving his residence, while several film personalities were spotted arriving at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Juhu. 

Filmmaker Karan Johar and many celebrities have already shared their condolences on social media. The exact cause of death is still unknown, but Dharmendra’s health had reportedly worsened since he was admitted to the hospital on November 1. His last film, Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, featuring Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat, will be released posthumously on December 25, 2025.

Dharmendra, whose full name was Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol, was born on December 8, 1935, in Nasrali, Punjab. He entered the film industry in 1960 with the movie “Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere” and became famous in the mid-1960s with films like “Phool Aur Patthar” and “Anupama.”

In 2012, he was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award.