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Benz: Prequel To Leo?

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Benz, starring Raghava Lawrence as the lead and Nivin Pauly as the villain, has already been announced as a part of LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe), and now, the latest buzz suggests that it is a prequel to the movie Leo.

This is the first LCU film that is not directed by Lokesh Kangaraj, but it will have his supervision for the story and screenplay. 

Now, a strong set of rumors says that Raghava Lawrence’s Benz could be a prequel to Leo, exploring the untold story behind Leo Das’s past. Actor Narain, who played major roles in Kaithi and Vikram, returns in Benz. 

Currently, the film’s shoot is happening at the Das and Co tobacco factory, the same location that played a crucial role in Thalapathy Vijay’s Leo movie.

Malavika Mohanan Denies Rumors of Acting with Chiranjeevi

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For the past few days, there have been rumors that actress Malavika Mohanan had signed a film with Megastar Chiranjeevi, titled Mega158. However, Malavika responded on social media and clearly denied the news.

Mega158 is the second collaboration between Chiranjeevi and director Bobby (K. S. Ravindra), following their hit film Waltair Veerayya. The new project is said to feature two female leads, and casting speculations have been making rounds recently.

Although several reports claimed that Malavika Mohanan would be paired with Chiranjeevi in the film, the actress confirmed that she is not part of the project.

Clarifying the rumors, Malavika wrote, “Hi guys, so there are a lot of reports circulating online that I’m a part of Mega 158 helmed by Bobby sir. While I would love to share the screen with the iconic Chiranjeevi sir at some point in my career, I just wanted to clarify that I’m not a part of this project and the reports are false.” 

Malavika was recently seen in Mohanlal’s Hridayapoorvam, and she is currently working on “The Raja Saab,” starring Prabhas, which is set for release on January 9, 2025.

A New Star from the Ghattamaneni Family: Jaanvi Ready for Her Debut

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For the first time, a heroine rises from the prestigious Ghattamaneni family. Jaanvi Ghattamaneni, granddaughter of Superstar Krishna and niece of Mahesh Babu, is preparing to make her entry into films.

Known for her calm charm and elegant presence, Jaanvi has already captured attention with her recent photoshoots and appearances. Her combination of beauty, grace, and discipline has created strong anticipation around her debut.

Born into a family deeply rooted in cinema, Jaanvi’s journey has been shaped by both passion and preparation. From painting and dancing to fitness and acting workshops, she has been training across different art forms to refine her craft. 

Directors who have seen her test reels describe her as a natural performer with expressive eyes and effortless screen presence. Her grounded attitude and balanced approach reflect both her family’s legacy and her individuality.

Industry circles are already abuzz with curiosity about her debut film, as top brands and filmmakers are said to be in discussions. 

With the grace of Krishna Garu, the charm of Mahesh Babu, and the determination of Manjula Ghattamaneni, Jaanvi represents a new chapter in the family’s legacy. Poised, talented, and ready, she steps into the cinema carrying both heritage and hope, marking the beginning of a new era for the Ghattamaneni name.

Peddi to Hit Theatres as a Solo Pan-India Release

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Ram Charan’s Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu, was initially set to face tough competition at the Pan-India Box Office, but now, the rural action drama is all set for a solo Pan-India release.

Ranbir Kapoor’s Love and War, Yash’s Toxic, and Nani’s The Paradise were slated to compete with Charan’s movie in March 2026. But now, they are all getting postponed one by one.

Ram Charan’s Peddi to release on Sri Rama Navami 2026

At first, Love and War was postponed. Now there is a strong buzz on the Toxic and The Paradise postponements.

With this, Peddi gears up for a solo release at the Pan-India box office, and the movie team plans to prepone the date from 27 March to 26 March to take advantage of Sri Rama Navami.

Also, the film’s first single is set to arrive next week, and the music is composed by none other than AR Rahman.

Mass Jathara: Police Officer vs Drug Lord

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Ravi Teja’s Mass Jathara is all set to be released in theaters worldwide in another couple of days, and the latest information about the film’s story suggests that it is a battle between a sincere police officer and a drug lord. 

The story synopsis of Mass Jathara is circulating online, and according to it, the film’s story revolves around a transport police officer battling a violent drug lord and his criminal clan.

Ravi Teja plays the police role, and Naveen Chandra plays the drug lord role. One major highlight of this film is reportedly the face-off scenes between the hero and villain.

Producer Naga Vamsi assured that their movie, packed with all commercial elements, will surely enthrall audiences in theaters. 

Baahubali The Epic Pan India Bookings Update

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The trendsetter of the pan-Indian Movies, Baahubali, is all set to mesmerize audiences with its re-release, as the makers combined both parts into one. Just a while back, the makers gave an update about the pan-India bookings of the film.

According to the official update, the pan-India bookings for Baahubali: The Epic will be open tomorrow across all formats – IMAX, Dolby Cinema, EPIQ, 4DX, PCX, and more.

As of now, the film’s bookings have been opened in Telugu states, including the premieres, as well, and the full-fledged bookings for all areas are opening tomorrow across languages.

Baahubali: The Epic will release worldwide in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. In Telugu, it will definitely open big, but we need to see how it opens in other languages.

Tourist Family Director Receives a BMW Gift

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Abishan Jeevinth made his directorial debut with Tourist Family, a comedy-drama starring Sasi Kumar and Simran. The film became a big blockbuster at the box office, and director Abishan Jeevinth received a BMW as a gift from the producer.

Mageshraj, the producer who made Tourist Family, has gifted a BMW SUV to the director Abishan Jeevinth as a wedding gift. Tamil producers seem to have a trend of gifting the directors with fancy cars after a film’s success.

The young filmmaker, who has also turned hero, is all set to tie the knot on October 31 this year. Tamil movie lovers and netizens are happily sharing this news on social media and congratulating the director on a happy married life.

Tourist Family is currently available for streaming on Jio Hotstar in major languages.

Yash’s Toxic Postponed?

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After a blockbuster success like KGF Chapter 2, Yash took a lot of time to do the next project and finalized it with Geethu Mohandas. However, the film’s shooting is facing several issues, and the latest news is that Yash’s Toxic is postponed again.

After going on floors, the film is seeing multiple rumors on reshoots, and there are also said to be some creative differences between the hero and director, and many more. The continuous postponements of the film are increasing these rumors much more

At first, the film was announced to be released in the summer of 2024, but after a while, the makers announced the release on 19 March 2026. But now the news is that Yash’s Toxic is likely to be postponed again. 

Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit team also seems to be having the same news or information, and that is why they have officially announced the 19 March release date.

Revanth Reddy’s New Rule on Ticket Price Hike

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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has been holding several meetings with top personalities from the Telugu film industry, and today he announced a new rule regarding ticket price hikes.

According to the CM, the Congress government will issue a Government Order (GO) to allow ticket price increases for big movies only if 20% of the movie’s income is given to film workers.

He also announced that a corporate-level school will be built on 3–4 acres of government land in Krishna Nagar to provide free education for the children of film workers.

Revanth Reddy said, “When ticket prices go up, heroes and producers earn more. So, no matter how big the producer is, we will issue the GO only if 20% of the extra income is given to the workers. If you all support me, it’s my responsibility to bring Hollywood here.”

Now, everyone is waiting to see how the Telugu film industry will respond to this new rule on ticket price hikes from the Telangana government.

Raashii Khanna’s Latest Instagram Story Goes Viral

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Raashii Khanna, who impressed fans with her performance in the romantic drama Telusu Kada, has once again caught everyone’s attention with her latest Instagram post, as everyone thinks that she is in a relationship.

Recently, many actresses have been revealing details about their relationships on social media by dropping small hints. Similarly, Raashii’s new Instagram story has gone viral, with some netizens speculating that the person she is hugging in the picture might be her boyfriend.

However, the truth behind these rumors is yet to be known, and we will get to know only if the actress confirms or trashes the rumors.

On the work front, Raashii’s film Telusu Kada was released in theaters during Diwali. She is also part of Ustaad Bhagat Singh alongside Pawan Kalyan, which is set to hit theaters in 2026.