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Funky Movie Review: An Absolute Letdown

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Funky Movie Review: An Absolute Letdown

Movie Name: Funky
Rating: 2/5
Cast:  Vishwak Sen, Kayadu Lohar, VTV Ganesh, Sampath Raj, Naresh Vijay Krishna (V.K. Naresh), Easwari Rao, Raghu Babu, Muralidhar Goud and others
Director: Anudeep KV
Produced By: Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas
Release Date: 13th February 2026

Funky is the latest comedy-drama directed by Anudeep KV, starring Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar, produced by Sithara Entertainments. The film’s teaser and trailer promised a fun ride and let us see whether the film lives up to the expecations in the following review.

Story:

The film revolves around Komal, played by Vishwak Sen, a director whose movie shoot comes to a sudden halt. He somehow manages to convince Chitra, portrayed by Kayadu Lohar, the producer’s daughter to restart the project. The rest of the story follows how their relationship develops and the challenges they face during the shoot.

Performances:

Vishwak Sen plays an innocent and naive character. But there is nothing particularly special about his performance or character. Kayadu Lohar looks beautiful on screen, but her role offers very little scope to perform.

Senior actors Naresh and Sampath Raj are decent in their supporting roles. Muralidhar Goud appears in a single scene and brings a bit of fun. Pammi Sai and the rest of the cast fit their parts well.

Analysis:

Directed by Anudeep KV, known for Jathi Ratnalu and Prince, Funky aims to be an out-and-out comedy entertainer filled with gags and punch dialogues. However, the humor feels more forced than natural, except in a few scenes.

The first half of the film starts decently and it offers some scattered laughs, especially in the hospital scene and a few moments involving Sampath Raj. But the comedy lacks consistency.

The second half continues in the same vein, including the climax with only a handful of jokes working here and there. The biggest issue with the film is its lack of proper flow. The narrative feels disjointed, and the characters do not come across as genuinely innocent or naive as intended.

Positives:

  • Comedy Scenes Here And There

Negatives:

  • Poor Screenplay
  • Weak Characters
  • Too Silly Scenes
  • Staged Humor

Funky Review and Verdict:

Anudeep KV’s Funky sets out to be a hilarious ride but succeeds in delivering laughs only in a few moments. The forced comedy and dull screenplay prevent the film from truly entertaining.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Creates Records on ZEE5

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Creates Records on ZEE5

Megastar Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi’s film, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has created records on OTT after a blockbuster theatrical performance. The OTT viewers are loving this family entertainer, that reflects in the views stats.

The ZEE5 platform officially announced that the film has achieved a sensational milestone, as it emerged as the biggest opening ever on ZEE5 Telugu, clocking a massive 200+ million streaming minutes within just 24 hours of release.

It is a truly phenomenal digital response, and it delighted the fans that Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is shattering records on OTT as well. After COVID, there is a certain section of audiences that prefers to watch movies in digital spaces, so popular films often create viewership records in the digital field.

Peddi Doing Biggest Business of the Year in Telugu Markets

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Peddi Doing Biggest Business of the Year in Telugu Markets

Ram Charan’s Peddi is gearing up for a massive theatrical release on April 30, and as the film is carrying massive buzz, it is doing the biggest business of the year in Telugu markets. The film’s promotional content worked very well.

So far this year, two major biggies have released The Raja Saab and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.

Prabhas and Maruthi’s The Raja Saab followed an own-release model, with the producer taking advances from distributors. Compared to Peddi’s business prices, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is nowhere close.

The next big release before Peddi is Ustaad Bhagat Singh. But the discussions in trade circles and even in the makers’ quotations, Peddi is way ahead of Ustaad Bhagat Singh. In the second half of the year, no Tier-1 star biggies are scheduled for release.

With this, Peddi is all set to register the biggest business in the Telugu states, with an expected theatrical business of 200+ crore worldwide for the Telugu version alone.

Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Review: An Entertaining Film with a Peculiar Storyline

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Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Review: An Entertaining Film with a Peculiar Storyline

Movie: Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil12
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Jiiva, Thambi Ramaiah, Ilavarasu, Prathana Nathan, and others
Director: Nithish Sahadev
Streaming On: Netflix

Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil (TTT) is a political satire action-comedy directed by Nithish Sahadev. Released on January 15, 2026, the film stars Jiiva in the lead role. It emerged as a box office hit and recently premiered on Netflix. Here’s a look at what made it click with audiences.

Story:

The film revolves around a village Panchayat president who finds himself stuck in a chaotic situation when a wedding and a funeral happen at the same time in the same locality. What begins as an unfortunate coincidence soon turns into a full-blown ego clash between two families.

Performances:

Jiiva delivers a fine performance and remains consistently in character. Thambi Ramaiah and Ilavarasu, the veteran actors, showcase their acting skills perfectly, and Prathana Nathan also makes a positive impression. The supporting actors are all adequate in their roles.

Analysis:

The film cleverly shows how ego, pride, and selfishness can worsen even a simple issue. The Panchayat leader tries his best to ensure that both the wedding and the funeral proceed peacefully. But a local politician from the rival party takes advantage of the situation to create trouble and score political points.

With several grey-shaded characters, the film delivers plenty of humorous moments along with a few subtle, thought-provoking scenes. The villagers’ sudden change in behavior after learning about the old man’s death, especially a group of women quickly changing clothes and removing their jewelry to attend the funeral, adds genuine humor.

There is also a light emotional layer. A young bride-to-be, dreaming of a happy married life, becomes anxious as chaos disrupts her big day. These moments add depth to the otherwise comic narrative.

The confrontation between the two families before the climax feels slightly stretched. However, the climax works well, with the Panchayat leader stepping in and delivering a strong message.

Positives:

  • Main Plot
  • Performances
  • Proper blend of Humor and Emotion

Negatives:

  • A Few Stretched Parts in the Second Half
  • Some Supporting Characters Are Underdeveloped

Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Review and Verdict:

Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil is a sincere, village-based comedy drama with a touch of political satire. With its entertaining moments, relatable characters, and a meaningful message, it turns out to be an engaging and enjoyable watch.

Shivaji Movie OTT Release Cancelled

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Shivaji Movie OTT Release Cancelled

The Telugu film Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani, starring Shivaji (who was seen recently in Dhandoraa) and Laya, has officially cancelled its direct-to-OTT premiere, and it will now arrive in theaters. 

Originally, the film was scheduled for February 12, 2026, on ETV Win, the popular Telugu digital platform. But after a reconsideration, the film is now shifting to a theatrical release, and its theatrical debut is set on March 6, 2026.

Reportedly, the makers screened the film privately for the industry peers, who advised that the film deserved a theatrical outing. So, Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani, which was set for a direct OTT release on Feb 12, will now have a theatrical release on March 6, 2026.

The film is a crime comedy directed by Sudheer Sriram, marking the reunion of Shivaji and Laya. 

Mrunal Thakur Finally Reacts to Wedding Rumours with Dhanush

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Mrunal Thakur Finally Reacts to Wedding Rumours with Dhanush

For the past few months, there has been strong buzz about a possible relationship between Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur. Reports even suggested that the two would soon get married. However, in her latest interview, Mrunal Thakur has firmly denied all wedding rumours.

In a recent interaction, when the Sita Ramam actress was asked about her marriage plans, she clearly said “no.”

Mrunal says the whole wedding rumor thing is making her feel uneasy

“I think February 14 is going to turn into April 1 — April Fools’ Day — because I don’t know who started this. It’s a scary space right now because some people are spreading rumours that ‘Mrunal officially confirmed her marriage,’” she said.

Rumours about Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush began after the two were seen hugging at the premiere of Son of Sardaar 2, which sparked dating speculation.

On the professional front, Mrunal will next be seen alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi in the romantic drama Do Deewane Seher Mein, which is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 20, 2026. She also has the Telugu–Hindi bilingual film Dacoit, co-starring Adivi Sesh.

Yash’s Toxic Faces Religious Backlash

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Yash’s Toxic Faces Religious Backlash

Yash’s much-awaited film, Toxic, continues to face controversies. After drawing criticism for a bold car sex scene in its teaser, the film is now under fire for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

The Women’s Commission had earlier slammed the teaser for its intimate visuals. Now, as reported by Hindustan Times, the National Christian Federation (NCF) has approached the CBFC with a formal complaint.

The group has objected to certain scenes that combine violence and intimacy with Christian religious imagery. The teaser reportedly shows a sex scene inside a car parked near a cemetery, followed by a fierce gunfight. The teaser of Toxic also features Christian religious symbols, including a statue of Archangel Michael. The NCF claims these scenes are disrespectful and offensive.

With the theatrical release of the film scheduled for March 19, it has yet to receive censor clearance, and it remains to be seen how the controversy will impact its release.

Rajinikanth Bags All-Time Highest Pay in Tamil Cinema

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Rajinikanth Bags All-Time Highest Pay in Tamil Cinema

Already, there is a huge hype on Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s multistarrer movie, as the two veterans joined hands for a film after nearly 47 years. Now, the latest news is that Superstar Rajinikanth has bagged the all-time highest remuneration in Tamil Cinema for this film. 

For Jana Nayagan, Vijay is said to have received a whopping remuneration of 210 Cr, which is the highest till now in Kollywood. As per the reports of Tamil media, Superstar Rajinikanth has been offered a massive remuneration of 225 Cr for the film, which is an all-time high remuneration for a hero in Kollywood.

The promo shoot for the Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan film began on the outskirts of Chennai on Saturday, February 7th. It is reported that Director Nelson is overseeing the shoot, which is reportedly taking place on what is intended to be a hotel set.

The Paradise Postponed for Five Months

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The Paradise Postponed for Five Months

Despite the makers’ announcement of March 26, 2026, as the release date for Nani and Srikanth Odela’s much-awaited film The Paradise, several rumors suggested that the film might be postponed. Those speculations have now turned out to be true. The team has officially confirmed that The Paradise will no longer be released in March and has been pushed to August.

Due to delays in the shooting schedule, the film has been postponed by five months, from March 26 to August 21. Now, Nani’s biggest film to date is all set to hit theaters worldwide on August 21, 2026.

August 21 is considered a golden release date for The Paradise. With no major competition, a favorable festive season, and the advantage of three strong weekends, the film is expected to have a solid run at the box office. The holiday lineup further strengthens its prospects:

The Paradise Release Shifts to August – Box Office Storm is on the Way

  • August 26 – Onam / Milad
  • August 28 – Raksha Bandhan
  • September 4 – Janmashtami

The Paradise will release simultaneously in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish. Kayadu Lohar plays the female lead, while Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal, Babu Mohan, and Sampoornesh Babu appear in key roles. The music is composed by Anirudh, and the film is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner.

Sree Vishnu’s Two Films Hitting Theatres on the Same Date This Month

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Sree Vishnu’s Two Films Hitting Theatres on the Same Date This Month

In an interesting development, actor Sree Vishnu is set to release two of his upcoming films, Mrityunjay and Vishnu Vinyasam, on the same day, February 27, 2026. The last time this happened was in 2015, when Nani had two releases, Yevade Subramanyam and Jenda Pai Kapiraju, on a single day.

Both films are produced by different banners, and their business deals, especially OTT agreements, are completely separate. If one film is postponed, the producer will have to renegotiate several deals, which could lead to financial losses. That is said to be the main reason why both films are sticking to the same release date.

Vishnu Vinyasam, directed by debutant Yadunaath Maruthi Rao, revolves around a man who is deeply obsessed with astrology and superstition. Nayan Sarika plays the female lead opposite Sree Vishnu, and the film is produced by Sumanth Naidu G.

On the other hand, Mrityunjay is an investigative thriller directed by Hussain Sha Kiran. The film stars Sree Vishnu in the lead role, with Reba Monica John playing a police officer named Seetha Parasuram.

As of now, neither film appears willing to step back from the February 27, 2026, release date. If things remain unchanged, Sree Vishnu will have the rare achievement of releasing two films on the same day.

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