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Trivikram Repeats His Two-Heroine Formula in Venkatesh’s Film

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The Star Writer/Director Trivirkam was supposed to do a big-budget pan-India movie with Allu Arjun. However, the plans changed, and he is doing a film with Venkatesh. Trivikram repeats his two-heroine formula in Venkatesh’s film.

Allu Arjun – Trivikram’s Biggie Cancelled, and the story went to NTR

As said above, there was a buzz about the fourth film of AA-Trivi, but everything changed as the actor chose to work with Atlee. Trivi canceled that project, and the same script goes to NTR, which was recently announced

As NTR is busy with his pre-planned commitments, the Attarintiki Daredi director started working on a film with Venky as the lead.

Trivikram – Venkatesh Film will have Two Heroines

The pre-production works have been almost completed for this movie, and it will go on floors this August. It will be a clean family entertainer, and Trivikram repeats his two-heroine formula in Venkatesh’s film.

If we observe, the recent movies of Trivikram Srinivas have double actresses, and the same sentiment will be continued for this film as well. 

The discussions are said to be happening with multiple actresses, and the makers are planning for an early summer 2026 release.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Team Still at High Prices

After facing multiple delays in shooting and release schedules, Hari Hara Veera Mallu has finally locked its theatrical release for July 24. The recently launched trailer has garnered a positive response, boosting the film’s buzz and giving the trade circle some hope. However, despite the attention, the film’s theatrical business is still not fully closed.

Typically, big-budget films close their business quickly after trailer releases, but that hasn’t been the case here. One major reason is the prolonged shooting delays that affected momentum. Another factor is that the production is not being handled by a regular banner, raising questions in trade circles.

The biggest challenge, however, lies in the mismatch between the prices quoted by the producers and what buyers are willing to pay. Currently, the makers are reportedly expecting around ₹150 crore from the Telugu states alone. While the trailer has helped improve buyer confidence, trade experts feel that if the asking price is adjusted to around ₹120 crore, the deals might close swiftly. With just weeks left for release, it remains to be seen whether the producers will meet the buyers halfway or continue to hold out for premium pricing.

Lucky Baskhar Sequel is Happening

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Released last October, Lucky Baskhar, starring Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Venky Atluri, emerged as a blockbuster at the box office. The film received many accolades for its screenplay, and the good news is the Lucky Baskhar sequel is happening.

In his latest interview, director Venky Atluri officially confirmed that a sequel for his film will happen for sure. This is definitely a great idea, as part one’s climax also ends on a high note.

Lucky Baskhar: A Blockbuster in Theatres and OTT

The audiences have a big anticipation about what the next steps of Bhaskar are. The fans are excited as Dulquer Salmaan’s Lucky Baskhar sequel is happening.

After a successful run in theaters, the film started streaming on Netflix in all languages. It saw a record viewership and continuously trended on Netflix for many weeks. 

So, it is assured that the sequel has huge potential, as the audience will get attracted to it.

Venky Atluri is currently working on a film with Suriya, and we need to see when he will start shooting Lucky Baskhar 2.

Vishwambhara and Ghaati Keep Waiting

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Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara and Anushka Shetty’s Ghaati are the two biggies under the UV Creations banner. Both movies started with a good craze, but now, Vishwambhara and Ghaati are still waiting for theatrical release.

The fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara was originally planned for Sankranthi 2025, but it moved to summer, and now its release date itself has not been announced yet. The team is trying to arrive in September or October.

UV Creations will find it tough to find the release dates for Vishwambhara and Ghaati

The same scenario has happened with Anushka Shetty’s Ghaati, which was planned for an April release and then moved to July, and now it has been postponed again.

UV Creations took to its official social media accounts and announced the postponement of Ghaati from July 11, 2025, citing unfinished production. 

In a public statement, the makers promise a deeper, more powerful cinematic experience. The fans are sad as Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu’s highly anticipated action-drama Ghaati is getting postponed again.

Vishwambhara and Ghaati have gone through multiple delays and are still waiting for theatrical release. Now, finding a release date will be very tough for the makers, as multiple biggies are lined up in the coming months.

ETV Win Lands in Caste Controversy

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ETV Win’s latest web series, AIR (All India Rankers), started streaming a few days back, and it is receiving a good response for the content. However, ETV Win lands in caste controversy because of the AIR web series.

The series is about hostels and students’ lives, and the caste part is also involved in it. This has hurt a section of viewers, as they felt they were targeted.

Even though such kinds of disputes or fights happen in real life, making fun of a particular caste, i.e., ‘chowdary,’ is certainly a mistake on the part of the streaming platform.

The Public’s Favorite Platform, ETV Win Lands in an Unexpected Caste Controversy

ETV Win lands in a caste controversy because of the AIR web series. The producer, Sandeep Raj, also faced the heat along with the digital platform, and they apologized to the hurt ones.

The digital platform said that from now on it will make sure that no particular community or caste of people will be hurt by its content. 

The viewers could not believe that such a kind of caste comedy was streaming on ETV Win, as Ramoji Rao belonged to the same caste, and everyone saw him as an ICON.

AIR (All India Rankers) is a coming-of-age web series featuring Harsh Roshan in the lead. On Sunday, the makers announced the release date for the series. It is produced by Colour Photo fame Sandeep Raaj in association with Surya Vasupalli. 

Debutant Joseph Clinton Chevveti is the writer and director of the show. While Bhanu Prakash and Jayatheertha play the other two leads, the ensemble cast includes prominent names like Harsha Chemudu, Ramana Bhargav, Chaitanya Rao Madadi, Jeevan Kumar, Akshara, and Sunil. Producer Sandeep Raj appears in a significant role as well. 

Uppu Kappurambu: An Interesting But Uneven Ride

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Movie: Uppu Kappurambu
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Suhas Pagolu, Keerthy Suresh, Babu Mohan, Shatru, Talluri Rameshwari, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Ravi Teja, Vishnu O.I, Duvvasi Mohan, Sivannarayana, Prabhavathi Varma
Director: Ani I.V.Sasi
Streaming On: Prime Video

Uppu Kappurambu is a Telugu film that is directly released on OTT. Starring Keerthy Suresh and Suhas in the main roles, this rural drama is directed by Ani I.V. Sasi, known for Ninnila Ninnila. The movie is currently available on Amazon Prime Video and is streaming in various languages. Check out our review to see how it fares.

Story:

Set in the 1990s, in a quirky village named Chitti Jayapuram, Apoorva (Keerthy Suresh) becomes the village leader even though she has no experience in governance.

At the same time, Chinna (Suhas), a gravedigger, lives there with his mother and is fighting cancer.

During a panchayat meeting, Chinna brings up a strange yet urgent concern: there are only four available spots left in the village graveyard. Suddenly, every villager is eager to claim a spot for themselves.

To add to the emotional weight, Chinna’s mother has a final wish. The story revolves around how Apoorva attempts to solve this issue, how Suhas assists her, and how he honors his mother’s last request.

Performances:

Keerthy Suresh plays an entirely different role in Uppu Kappurambu. Her quirky look and exaggerated body language in the beginning are clearly intentional, adding humor.

Although her performance feels strange at first, she eventually fits into the role and gives a believable performance as her character develops. Her willingness to take on such a role is admirable.

Suhas once again shows he is a natural actor. As a gravedigger, he gives a solid and impactful performance.

Babu Mohan as Muttayya and Shatru as Madhu Babu both bring lighthearted moments that enhance the effect. Talluri Rameshwari, despite having limited screen time, plays a crucial emotional role that supports the main conflict

Analysis:

Director Ani I.V. Sasi takes on a unique, quirky, and bold idea. It’s not a typical story, but it gets better as it progresses. The mix of humor and emotion is evident, but the initial moments and certain scenes in the film are overdone, disrupting the flow. 

The narrative gathers strength with the friendship of Apoorva and Chinna becoming stronger, and the second half, for the most part, is engaging, and the final moments, where Apoorva becomes the true leader, work well.

Positives:

  • Unique Plot
  • Performances of Keerthy Suresh and Suhas
  • Second Half

Negatives:

  • Dull Scenes in the First Half
  • Some Repetitive/Over The Top Scenes

Uppu Kappurambu Movie Review and Verdict:

Ani I.V. Sasi’s Uppu Kappurambu is a quirky rural drama. Despite the uneven initial moments and a few over-the-top scenes working against it, the film also features enjoyable moments and a strong climax, guided by Keerthy Suresh’s impressive performance, backed by Suhas, making it a decent watch.

Kingdom, War 2, and Mass Jathara Set for Back-to-Back Releases

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Producer Naga Vamsi is now becoming the center of attraction with upcoming big Telugu films. Known for his energetic nature, Naga Vamsi is set for back-to-back releases with Kingdom, War 2, and Mass Jathara.

Everyone knows that Kingdom, starring Vijay Deverakonda and directed by Gautam Tinnanuri, has been delayed for so many days, and finally, it is being said that the film will be released in theaters at the end of this July.

Naga Vamsi sets a two-week gap for Kingdom, War 2, and Mass Jathara

Lately, the filmmaker also announced that he will distribute NTR and Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 in Telugu states on 14th August.

Ravi Teja’s Mass Jathara, produced by Sithara Entertainments, will be out on 27th August, so there is a 2-week gap for each film from the same producer.

Naga Vamsi is set for back-to-back releases with Kingdom, War 2, and Mass Jathara, and it will be a win-win situation for all people who are involved in the business.

Ramayana’s Budget Shocks Indian Cienma

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Nitesh Tiwari is making waves with his biggest film, Ramayana, which will be released in two parts. Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi as the leads, Ramayana’s budget shocks. Indian Cinema.

This massively budgeted epic film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and many more stars in prominent roles. The makers recently released an introduction video of the film.

Reportedly, the film will offer world-class VFX, and the visuals will be unprecedented in Indian cinema. As said above, the recently released glimpse also promised that the film will provide a never-before experience.

The Glimpse of Ramayana

Ramayana’s Budget: Biggest ever in Indian Cinema

Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s Ramayana’s budget shocks Indian cinema, as the inside buzz is that the budget of two parts is said to be a massive 1600 crore. This is the biggest number ever in Indian cinema.

Nitesh Tiwari’s grand film will be out in theaters in two parts, and the release dates have also been announced: Part 1 Diwali 2026, and Part 2 Diwali 2027.

Rashmika Mandanna Joins Hands with Shahid Kapoor

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Rashmika Mandanna is now undoubtedly one of the busiest actresses in Indian cinema, as she is receiving offers from all languages. After featuring in Vicku Kaushal’s Chhaava, Rashmika Mandanna joins hands with Shahid Kapoor for Cocktail 2.

After the sensational success of Pushpa 2, the talented actress grabs another crazy Bollywood film, which is said to be the sequel of Cocktail.

Rashmika Mandanna to star in Cocktail 2 alongside Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon

Homi Adjania’s new film will act as a spiritual follow-up to his 2012 rom-com Cocktail, which featured Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan, and Diana Penty in memorable roles. Rumor has it that Shahid Kapoor is set to move the franchise ahead alongside Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna.

Last year, Shahid and Kriti charmed everyone with their sweet chemistry in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, so fans are looking forward to seeing them together again.

Rashmika Mandanna joins hands with Shahid Kapoor for Cocktail 2, and it is all set to begin filming this August with Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna. 

Backed by Maddock Films, the crazy sequel eyes a 2026 release.

NTR–Naga Vamsi Set for Blockbuster Hattrick with War 2

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Producer Naga Vamsi also distributes other big films, and especially, his liking for NTR is known to everyone. Now, NTR and Naga Vamsi are set for a blockbuster hattrick with War 2.

Previously, Vamsi made Aravinda Sametha with Tarak as a producer. Recently, he distributed Devara in Telugu states, and now NTR and Naga Vamsi are set for a blockbuster hat trick with War 2.

It’s Official: Naga Vamsi will release NTR and Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 in Telugu States

Track Tollywood exclusively reported that Naga Vamsi has acquired the Telugu states’ theatrical rights of War 2 for 80 Cr, and it has been officially confirmed by the producer himself.

Fans are delighted as their favorite collaboration is set for a hat trick. Also, it is a very good decision from the makers to sell the film, as they have Rajini’s Coolie as the opposition.

So, there will be heavy competition for the theaters, and Coolie has already landed in bigger hands. Now, War 2 will also have a big release.

The Telugu states’ breakeven value of the much-awaited sequel is over 85 Cr.