Sree Vishnu is all set to entertain audiences with his upcoming film Vishnu Vinyasam, which is scheduled for release on February 28. Even before hitting the screens, the film has turned into a big jackpot for its producers by entering the profit zone.
Made on a modest budget of ₹19 crores, the film has already been sold for ₹26 crores, including both theatrical and non-theatrical rights. This impressive deal ensures that Sree Vishnu’s Vishnu Vinyasam is a profitable venture even before its theatrical release.
The film is directed by debutant Yadunaath Maruthi Rao and features Nayana Sarika as the female lead. The recently released teaser has grabbed attention with its entertaining and unique concept. The story revolves around a man who strongly believes in horoscopes and finds himself in trouble after falling in love with a girl, leading to a fun-filled and intriguing narrative.
Toxic is one of the costliest films in Indian cinema and easily the biggest budget project ever made in Sandalwood. With a reported budget of over ₹500 crore, the film carries massive expectations across India.
Adding to the pressure, Toxic is releasing alongside Dhurandhar The Revenge, which already has strong buzz in all languages . Because of this competition, Toxic needs to create huge pre-release hype to ensure strong openings at the box office.
The team released a new teaser today in all languages as part of its promotional campaign. Compared to earlier promotional material, this teaser is definitely better and more impactful. The teaser showcases rich visuals, intense action, glamour, bloodshed, style, and swag. The scale looks grand and stylish. However, while the visuals are impressive, the core plot or story line is still not clearly explained.
The world-building in the teaser looks slightly clumsy and not fully structured. The makers have not yet revealed the exciting story angle that can emotionally connect with the audience. Another noticeable point is that several leading actresses in the film were not even given a proper glimpse in the teaser, which has raised questions among fans.
The Big Positives for Toxic
Despite the promotional concerns, there are strong positives for the film. This is Yash’s first theatrical release after the blockbuster KGF series, which itself makes it an event film. Yash is also said to be involved in the writing process, adding more curiosity around the project. The massive budget and Pan-India scale automatically create excitement. However, the promotional content so far has not fully matched the expectations created by the film’s scale.
With the release date approaching and competition from Dhurandhar 2, the coming weeks will be crucial. The real question now is will the buzz grow big enough to translate into massive openings at the box office?
Jana Nayagan is last film of Vijay, and because of this, the movie carries huge expectations among fans and trade circles. But the film is experiencing many difficulties to arrive in theaters.
The film was initially announced for a grand release on January 9. However, it ran into serious censor problems. The team faced objections during the censor process and even tried legal options, but they did not get a positive result.
The makers have applied again and are now waiting for a revised decision from the censor board. As of now, the censor issues are not fully cleared. The producer reportedly tried many ways to release the film this month, but it did not happen.
June Release on Cards?
Now, strong industry buzz suggests that Jana Nayagan might be postponed to June. One of the main reasons is the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections expected in April. Vijay recently started his own political party and is actively contesting in these elections. Because of the election campaign and political activities, things may take some time to settle.
Trade analysts believe that once the election season is over, the film could arrive in theatres in June. Interestingly, Vijay’s birthday falls on June 22, and releasing the film around that time could be a strategic move.
Financial Impact on the Producer
Due to these delays and censor hurdles, the producer is reportedly facing financial pressure. Business negotiations are also being affected because release uncertainty always creates tension in the market.
For now, fans are waiting for official clarity. But as things stand, a June release for Jana Nayagan, the last film, looks more likely than an immediate theatrical arrival.
Movie Name:Hey Balwanth Rating: 2.5/5 Cast: Suhas, Shivani Nagaram, Naresh Vijay Krishna, Vennela Kishore, Sudharshan, Ajay Ghosh, Annapurnamma, Harshavardhan, Sravanthi Chokkarapu, and others Director: Gopi Atchara Produced By: B. Narendra Reddy Release Date: 20th February 2026
Starring Suhas and Shivani Nagaram in the lead roles, with senior actor Naresh in a crucial role, Hey Balwanth (Originally Hey Bhagawan) arrived in theaters today. The film’s innovative promotional efforts generated considerable buzz, and let us find out whether they translated into a satisfying viewing experience in the following review.
Story:
Krishna (played by Suhas) is a young man who has spent his life dreaming of inheriting his father’s business and holds his father, Rao Balwanth (played by V.K. Naresh), in high regard. Balwanth keeps the exact nature of his profession hidden from his son. When Krishna grows up and learns what business his father is running, he is shocked. The rest of the story explores how Krishna handles the situation and how his love with Mithra (Shivani Nagaram) is affected.
Performances:
Suhas did a fine job and tried to carry the entire film on his shoulders. Naresh’s character is crucial, but he gets less screen time in the first half. He handles some crucial scenes in the second half well. Shivani Nagaram is decent, while Sudharshan stands out with his comedy timing. Vennale Kishore, Harshavaradhan, Ajay Ghosh, Annapurna, Sravanthi Chokkarapu, and others are alright.
Analysis:
Gopi Atchara directs Hey Balwanth. He took a sensitive societal issue and tried to blend it with humor. This attempt works well in the first half, with comedy scenes working well and a hilarious stretch near the interval. The problem arises in the second half, where the director tries to mix the emotional scenes with fun.
Though a few scenes post-interval work, the smooth flow in the first half goes missing, and the final emotional stretch involving the business and why the hero’s father took it and continued works only partially.
Positives:
First Half
A Few Effective Dialogues/Scenes
Pre and Post Interval Scenes
Negatives:
Using comedy to Tackle a Sensitive Issue
Ineffective Emotional Scenes
Humor in the Second Half Falls Flat
Hey Balwanth Review and Verdict:
Hey Balwanth has an entertaining first half and an okay second half. The film works well when it deals with fun, but it doesn’t evoke the strongest emotion it aims for. Overall, it ends up as an average movie because of its comedy.
Single-screen theatres have always held a special place in the hearts of movie lovers. In India, especially in the South, many audiences still prefer the unmatched energy of watching films in these iconic halls. But in recent years, several single-screen theatres have been shutting down for various reasons. Now, Bengaluru’s famous Urvashi Theatre has joined that list.
Bengaluru’s iconic 1,100+ seater Urvashi Theatre has officially shut its doors
Over the years, the theatre witnessed some remarkable box office milestones:
All-time highest grosser: Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Highest Day-1 grosser: KGF: Chapter 2
Most ₹1 crore grossers by an actor: Rajinikanth (3 films)
The theatre was known for its electrifying atmosphere with non-stop whistles, deafening cheers, relentless celebrations, and houseful shows day after day. For many fans, watching a film at Urvashi was more than entertainment; it was an experience.
The closure comes after a long property dispute. The lease agreement with the landowners, Basetty Trust, expired in 2018, which led to a legal battle. The Karnataka High Court ruled in favor of the landowners and ordered the demolition of the theatre by February 15, 2026.
Urvashi Theatre’s shutdown reflects the larger challenges faced by single-screen cinemas across the country, marking the end of yet another cherished chapter in India’s cinematic history.
Jio Hotstar has teamed up with OpenAI to introduce AI-powered voice recommendations, allowing users to discover content based on mood, intent, or context. The feature aims to deliver a more personalized viewing experience across live and on-demand content.
With the help of AI, Jio Hotstar tackles the ‘what to watch’ challenge by utilizing Multilingual Cognitive Search, transforming scroll fatigue into valuable, human-focused exploration.
Viewers can effortlessly express their intent, mood, or context through speech and receive immediate, intelligent recommendations tailored to their needs. The ChatGPT voice assistant eliminates the limitations of keyword-based searches by offering suggestions not only for what users explicitly request but also for what they haven’t realized they were seeking, creating a deeper and more enriching entertainment experience.
Uday Shankar, Vice Chairman of JioStar, stated that AI represents a groundbreaking change for the media and entertainment sector. “It fundamentally disrupts every aspect of the value chain, from conceptualisation and production to discovery and monetisation.
As a tech-native, user-first platform, JioStar is embedding AI at the very core of the user experience. Our partnership with OpenAI will allow viewers to discover, engage with, and even curate content simply using their voice. This is a fundamental reimagining of the entertainment experience; one that anticipates culture and feels deeply personal to every viewer,” as per a press release.
Fans await the updates from Nani and Srikanth Odela’s The Paradise. The film’s first single, Aaya Sher, is said to be featuring biggest dance moments from Nani, which will be released on his birthday, February 24.
This is the costliest song ever made for Nani, filmed on a massive scale, featuring a huge number of dancers and a grand set with a complete world-like setup. The shooting of the song was completed a few days ago.
Anirudh has delivered a thumping, goosebumps-inducing track, and as said above, Nani will deliver his biggest dance moments in this song. The song is choreographed by Sundaram Master.
The track is a visual mass spectacle and a feast for the audience. It will take the film’s buzz to much higher levels.
There have been several rumours on social media about a film featuring Prabhas and director Prasanth Varma. Some reports even claimed that the project had been delayed or shelved. However, according to official sources, these rumours are completely false. The film is very much on track and progressing as planned.
At present, Prabhas is busy with multiple ongoing projects. He is currently working on films like Fauji, Kalki 2, and Spirit. On the other hand, Prasanth Varma is occupied with Jai Hanuman. Once both of them complete their existing commitments, their much-awaited collaboration will move to the sets.
The makers are not rushing the project. They are carefully planning every aspect to mount the film on a grand scale. The team wants to ensure that everything is perfectly prepared before shooting begins, aiming to deliver a high-quality final product.
An official announcement regarding the shooting schedule and other details will be made at the right time. As per sources close to the team, the rumours about Prabhas and Prasanth Varma’s film are false and it will begin only after their current projects are completed
Anirudh Ravichander is all set to make his much-awaited live concert debut in Hyderabad, and the response has already been phenomenal, with tickets fast-filling like hot cakes. The fans are crazy about this event and do not want to miss it at any cost.
Organised by Sithara Entertainments, the concert witnessed an overwhelming rush as soon as bookings opened, and the tickets were fast filling and almost sold out within the first hour, reflecting Anirudh’s massive popularity among Telugu audiences.
The grand musical night is scheduled to take place on March 21, 2026, starting at 6 PM. The event will be held at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium (outdoor grounds) and is expected to run for nearly four hours, promising an electrifying experience for fans.
Ticket prices begin at 2000 and go upto 6000, and despite such premium pricing, the demand has been exceptionally strong.
Prabhas is currently one of the biggest Pan-India stars, consistently headlining massive big-budget films. What makes his strategy interesting is not just the scale of the projects he chooses, but the way he manages them.
At a time when big-budget films demand extensive pre-production, large-scale action planning, heavy VFX work, and long post-production schedules, putting all the time and energy into a single project can become highly risky. Delays can stretch for years, affecting not just producers but also theatre owners who depend on consistent star-driven releases.
Tight Schedule Across Massive Projects
Currently, Prabhas is shooting an intense action schedule for Fauzi, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. This schedule is expected to continue until the first week of March.
Soon after that, in the second week of March, Prabhas is set to join the sets of the much-awaited sequel Kalki 2. He will shoot for a few days, and shooting schedules will continue with other key actors like Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan.
After this, Prabhas is expected to complete the pending portions of Fauzi, Spirit, and then return to Kalki 2 sets.
Handling three massive films at the same time is no easy task. This is one of the key reasons why Prabhas stands out among the Pan-India Stars, as he has been able to deliver at least one major theatrical release almost every year, despite working on some of the biggest productions in Indian cinema.
