Gorgeous actress Rakul Preet Singh is setting social media ablaze with her latest glamorous photoshoot. Dressed in a striking strapless red gown with ruffled waist detailing and paired with a dainty diamond neckpiece, the star looks effortlessly stunning.
Sharing the captivating images on her Instagram handle, Rakul treated her fans with a witty caption: “Red-y enough, I’d say. ❤️”
Check out the full high-definition gallery from her latest look below.
The OTT space is currently witnessing massive dominance from Indian cinema, particularly regional hits. For the week of August 3 to August 9, 2026, Netflix has released its official viewership data, and the charts prove that Indian content is drawing millions of eyeballs worldwide.
If you were looking for weekend watch recommendations, the global audience has already made their choices clear!
Looking at the Global Top 10 Non-English Movies chart, three Indian titles have successfully claimed spots on the prestigious list, pulling in a combined total of 5.9 Million views this week alone.
Switching the focus strictly to the Indian market, the top of the chart perfectly mirrors the global popularity of these films.
Gatta Kusthi 2 is currently reigning supreme at #1 in India for its second consecutive week. It is closely followed by the new releases Main Vaapas Aaunga at #2 and Idhayam Murali at #3.
Interestingly, older releases are showing incredible staying power. Peddi continues to hold the #4 spot in its fifth week, while Ikka holds the #7 spot, also in its fifth week. Hollywood favorites are maintaining their ground as well, with Spider-Man: Far from Home holding onto the #9 spot even in its eighth week on the chart.
With Idhayam Murali already proving to be a massive hit both in theaters and now on digital, and Gatta Kusthi 2 delivering solid laughs, regional cinema is truly having a golden moment on streaming platforms.
The last two months have been particularly encouraging for the Telugu film industry, with theatres witnessing strong occupancies across weekends and even several weekday evening shows running to packed houses. A major factor being credited for this trend is the return to standard, affordable ticket pricing across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. With most films avoiding steep price hikes, audiences have seemingly been more willing to step into theatres more frequently. Recent releases such as Korean Kanakaraju, Chennai Love Story, Lenin and Maa Inti Bangaram have benefited from this audience-friendly approach.
The biggest advantage of affordable pricing is simple: audiences can watch more films. In Andhra Pradesh, multiplex tickets for films following regular pricing can be around ₹177, while similar reasonable rates have been adopted by several recent releases. Rao Bahadur, for instance, was released with multiplex tickets capped at ₹177 in Andhra Pradesh and ₹200 in Telangana. The encouraging response to such pricing has strengthened the argument that lower ticket costs can increase theatrical footfalls and potentially benefit producers, exhibitors and distributors alike.
The shift away from dynamic pricing has been particularly noticeable. Audiences, who were earlier hesitant to pay inflated rates for mid-budget films, are now returning to theatres more regularly. This frequency of visits not only boosts individual film collections but also sustains the overall theatrical ecosystem across both Telugu states.
The trend could become even more interesting with several major releases lined up. Vishwanath & Sons, Makutam, Agada and Pallaburusu could all benefit if the current pricing structure continues, particularly if they offer content that audiences genuinely want to experience on the big screen. Interestingly, Chiranjeevi recently echoed the broader sentiment at the Korean Kanakaraju success meet, arguing that audiences will continue coming to theatres when films provide compelling content. The recent box-office performance suggests that affordable tickets combined with good content could be a powerful formula for sustaining TFI’s theatrical momentum.
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut DC), directed by Arun Matheswaran, is proving to be a unique box-office story. The romantic action thriller, which also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, released on August 7, 2026, and has found unexpected momentum in the Telugu states.
Despite being a Tamil film, DC is finding strong traction in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where Lokesh Kanagaraj enjoys a massive following thanks to blockbusters like Vikram and Leo. The film was released in Telugu alongside its Tamil version, with the director-turned-actor’s popularity playing a major role in generating curiosity even before release. Early trade reports had already identified the Telugu states as a key market for the film.
The response has now gone beyond box-office numbers. A viral post shows Lokesh Kanagaraj himself visiting Telugu screenings of DC, with shows listed at AAA Cinemas, Ameerpet and AMB Cinemas, Gachibowli. The enthusiastic reception from Telugu audiences has become a talking point among moviegoers, particularly because DC is performing strongly in a market outside its home territory.
The film has also shown solid momentum overall, crossing the ₹50 crore worldwide mark within its first five days according to trade reports.
For Lokesh Kanagaraj, the Telugu response carries added significance. He is already one of the most popular Tamil filmmakers among Telugu audiences and is set to direct Allu Arjun's next film, making his connection with the market even stronger.
DC now appears to be strengthening that bond further, with Telugu audiences embracing him not merely as a filmmaker but also as a lead actor. The warm reception suggests that Lokesh Kanagaraj’s popularity in the Telugu states has travelled beyond his films—and audiences are now willing to turn up for him as a star.
After creating a positive impression with its posters, teasers, and songs, Ravi Teja and Shiva Nirvana’s Irumudi arrives with its solid trailer. The trailer has showcased the glimpse of the story and the main characters perfectly, setting high expectations for the Mass Maharaj’s return to form.
The Irumudi trailer makes it clear that the film is far beyond what people have been assuming. Along with the devotional backdrop, there’s an intriguing setup that builds strong emotion and action against the evil forces. The narrative appears to blend faith with a hard-hitting social message.
It is not only about a father and his daughter, but the trailer shows that Ravi Teja’s character feels emotional and protective about all the girl children. There is also a hint of the atrocities against women and girl children, suggesting the film tackles serious themes while maintaining commercial appeal.
The trailer looks highly promising, with all the right commercial elements, along with a perfect background score by GV Prakash Kumar. The emotional depth combined with mass action sequences suggests this could very well be a sure-shot comeback for Mass Maharaj Ravi Teja, who has been looking for a solid hit after BMW.
Starring Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sai Kumar, and many others in crucial roles, this emotional action drama is backed by Mythri Movie Makers. Director Shiva Nirvana appears to have crafted a film that balances commercial entertainment with meaningful content.
Irumudi hits theatres on August 21, 2026. With the trailer generating positive buzz across social media and the combination of Ravi Teja’s star power with Shiva Nirvana’s storytelling prowess, the film is positioned as one of the major releases this month.
Jr NTR has successfully undergone arthroscopic shoulder surgery at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, following an injury he sustained on July 27 while filming an action sequence for Dragon. A health bulletin issued by the hospital on August 12 confirmed that the procedure was performed by a team of orthopaedic surgeons led by Dr. R. A. Purnachandra Tejaswi, along with Dr. Nithin Bejjanki, Dr. Madhusudan Rao and Dr. Srinivas Rao Surapaneni. The hospital stated that the surgery was completely successful and that NTR is doing fine.
The injury occurred during the shoot of Prashanth Neel’s Dragon, an ambitious pan-India project currently in production. Following the incident on Monday evening, NTR’s team confirmed the injury and announced that he had been advised to take complete rest. Medical evaluation subsequently recommended surgery, leading to Tuesday’s announcement that he would undergo the procedure. Doctors determined that arthroscopic surgery would facilitate a quicker and more complete recovery compared to conservative treatment.
Following the procedure, NTR will begin a structured rehabilitation programme under medical supervision. According to the KIMS bulletin, doctors anticipate that the actor will return to his normal self within approximately two to three months from the date of surgery. The update will come as a major relief to his fans, who had been concerned since the injury was first reported in late July.
The recovery period will have implications for Dragon, which had paused production following NTR’s injury. The actor is expected to prioritise rehabilitation before returning to work, with his shooting schedule likely to be planned around medical advice. Pawan Kalyan recently underwent shoulder surgery in July for rotator cuff injuries and followed a similar structured recovery protocol. For now, however, the biggest update is a positive one: the surgery has been completed successfully, and NTR is on the road to recovery.
Dulquer Salmaan’s highly anticipated action thriller I’m Game is reportedly set to miss its scheduled August 20, 2026 theatrical release during the Onam festival window. The postponement comes as the film’s post-production work remains incomplete, with the makers reportedly requiring additional time to deliver the film to the desired quality standard. Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, who helmed the blockbuster RDX, the film marks Dulquer Salmaan’s 40th project and his return to Malayalam cinema in a large-scale action entertainer.
The decision to postpone I’m Game is primarily attributed to incomplete post-production work, with the team choosing to push the release rather than rush the final stages. This delay reflects a broader challenge in the Malayalam film industry, where last-minute technical work has impacted several major releases. The film was originally positioned as one of the marquee Malayalam releases for the Onam season, arriving in an exceptionally competitive window alongside multiple big-budget projects. However, an official confirmation from Wayfarer Films and a new release date are still awaited, leaving fans uncertain about when they’ll see Dulquer Salmaan back on the big screen.
I’m Game reunites director Nahas Hidhayath with Antony Varghese, who starred in the filmmaker’s directorial debut RDX: Robert Dony Xavier). That 2023 action thriller became the third highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year, collecting over ₹84 crore worldwide and establishing Nahas Hidhayath as a promising action filmmaker. I’m Game_ features an ensemble cast including Antony Varghese, Kayadu Lohar, Kathir, Mysskin, and Vinay Forrt, with music composed by Jakes Bejoy. Produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s own banner Wayfarer Films in collaboration with Jom Varghese, the film has been mounted as a large-scale production filmed across more than 100 locations in South India.
While the postponement comes as a disappointment for fans eagerly awaiting Dulquer Salmaan’s return to Malayalam cinema, the makers appear committed to ensuring the film receives the time it needs to meet quality expectations before reaching theatres. Until an official announcement arrives regarding the new release date, anticipation surrounding I’m Game and Dulquer Salmaan’s milestone 40th film remains strong.
Suriya’s Vishwanath & Sons is a Tamil-Telugu family drama directed by Venky Atluri, known for Vaathi/Sir and Lucky Baskhar. The film stars Suriya as Sanjay Vishwanath alongside Mamitha Baiju, Radhika Sarathkumar and Raveena Tandon. The story revolves around Sanjay, an accomplished international pistol shooter in his 40s, whose life takes an unexpected turn through relationships, love and family emotions, including an unconventional romance with Mamitha’s younger character. The film is produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, with G. V. Prakash Kumar composing the music. Vishwanath & Sons is set to hit theatres worldwide on August 14, 2026.
The film has now cleared the certification process, with the certificate dated August 12, 2026. The CBFC has granted Vishwanath & Sons a UA 16+ certificate, meaning it can be publicly exhibited with parental guidance for viewers below 16.
| Certification Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Certificate Type | UA 16+ |
| Certified Runtime | 2 hours 41 minutes 26 seconds |
| Certified Length | 161.26 metres |
| Certification Date | August 12, 2026 |
| Accessibility | Audio Description and CC/OC files included |
With its certification now complete, Vishwanath & Sons is officially ready for its Independence Day weekend arrival. The film has generated considerable interest around the pairing of Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, Venky Atluri’s family-oriented storytelling and G. V. Prakash Kumar’s music. With a substantial 2-hour-41-minute runtime and a UA 16+ certificate, the stage is set for Suriya's latest outing to meet audiences worldwide on August 14.
DC, marking Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut, is witnessing an exceptional DC strong hold at the box office, refusing to slow down despite being on weekdays. The film has emerged as a true blue blockbuster, backed by solid audience support that’s translating into extraordinary trending patterns.
The film’s performance showcases a rare phenomenon—the 5th-day collections have surpassed the opening day numbers, a clear indicator of powerful word-of-mouth and growing audience base. After registering a solid start, the film has maintained remarkable momentum throughout the weekdays, defying typical box office patterns where collections usually decline after the weekend.
The all-India tracked gross stands at ₹34.28 Cr for the first five days, with estimated actuals around ₹36 Cr. When combined with the overseas gross of ₹15 Cr+, DC has comfortably crossed the ₹51 Cr mark in worldwide collections.
| Territory | Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| 5-Day India (Tracked) | ₹34.28 Cr |
| 5-Day India (Estimated Actuals) | ₹36 Cr |
| Overseas Markets | ₹15 Cr+ |
| Worldwide Total | ₹51 Cr+ |
Looking at the way DC is holding on weekdays, the film has every chance of entering the prestigious ₹100 Cr club. However, the real test arrives this weekend as the film faces competition from new releases. The strong weekday holds provide a solid foundation, but maintaining momentum in the face of fresh content will determine whether DC can sustain its path to the ₹100 Cr milestone.
Directed by Arun Matheswaran, DC features Wamiqa Gabbi as the female lead, who has enthralled audiences with her performance. The music by Anirudh has received tremendous love from fans, contributing significantly to the film’s overall appeal and repeat value.
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut DC is proving to be an unstoppable force at the weekday box office. After successfully passing the crucial Monday test, the action-crime drama maintained an absolute stronghold on its first Tuesday.
Achieving a ₹50 Crore worldwide total in just five days is an insane feat, especially considering the film took a relatively slow start on its opening day. Driven by phenomenal word-of-mouth and the mass appeal of its technical brilliance, the film is now officially on track to aim for bigger box office milestones.
(Note: These are early midnight estimates. Official and final Day 5 tracking numbers will be updated on Wednesday afternoon).
On Day 5 (Tuesday, August 11), DC collected a tracked gross of ₹6.00 Crore. This registers a very minimal drop of just 4.8% from its Monday collections (₹6.30 Cr).
Seeing a drop under 5% on a Tuesday is a massive positive signal for long-term theatrical survival. The film recorded a solid 23.4% occupancy from an incredibly wide release spanning 5,695 shows across 744 cities.
While the film is experiencing a slightly underwhelming run in its home state of Tamil Nadu despite highly positive word-of-mouth, the neighboring regions are heavily compensating for it and pushing the overall weekday numbers higher.
On Day 5, the combined collections from Kerala and the Telugu states completely eclipsed Tamil Nadu’s daily gross:
The fact that the dubbed Telugu version and the Kerala market alone contributed over ₹3.31 Crore on a working Tuesday proves that Lokesh Kanagaraj’s directorial brand has successfully translated into tremendous on-screen acting appeal across South India.
Here is the estimated box office collection breakdown for DC after its first five days in cinemas:
| Box Office Territory | Collection (5 Days) |
| Tracked Gross (India) | ₹34.28 Cr |
| Actual Gross (India – Estimated) | ₹36.50 Cr |
| Overseas Gross | ₹14.50 Cr |
| Total Worldwide Gross | ~₹51.00 Cr |
The strong hold on Tuesday has translated into exceptionally stable pre-sales for Wednesday. As of midnight, the advance bookings indicate another rock-steady performance.
At this aggressive speed, the ₹100 Crore full-run milestone, which seemed like an impossible dream after Day 1, now looks very achievable. With the Independence Day extended holiday weekend approaching, DC is positioned to witness a massive second surge in footfalls, securing heavy profits for its distributors.
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