RSS Chief Meets Tollywood Celebs In Hyd: Here’s Why

A notable event took place in Hyderabad today, offering a brief break from political and film news. It involved a meeting between RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat and several celebrities from the Telugu film industry.

This meeting reportedly took place at the home of senior actor Venkatesh Daggubati and was concluded some time ago.

Prominent actors such as Nagarjuna, Nani, Teja Sajja, Varun Tej, Rana, and Ram Pothineni, along with producers like Mythri Ravi and Sahu Garapati, were part of the group that met with the RSS chief.

With such a high-profile gathering between the RSS and Tollywood figures, many people are guessing about the purpose and topics discussed.

However, those who are close to the situation say it was just a friendly, informal meeting.

 There’s no need to overthink or analyze it from a political or deep philosophical angle, as it was kept light and simple.

Ram Charan, Upasana Welcome Twins — Baby Boy and Baby Girl

Actor Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela have welcomed twins, bringing lots of happiness to the Konidela and Kamineni families. Charan's father, Chiranjeevi, shared the news on X. The couple has a baby boy and a baby girl, born on January 31. Upasana announced her second pregnancy in October 2025, and a baby shower was held for the occasion.

Chiranjeevi posted on X: "With great joy and deep gratitude, we are happy to share that @AlwaysRamCharan and @upasanakonidela have been blessed with twins — a baby boy and a baby girl.

 Both babies and the mother are healthy and doing well. Welcoming these little ones into our family is a joyful and blessed moment for us as grandparents. We truly thank everyone for their prayers, love, blessings, and good wishes — Chiranjeevi & Surekha."

Ram and Upasana had their first child, daughter Klin Kara, in 2023, after being married for 10 years.

Beauty of Cinema : Legendary Auteur Returns At 94

Legendary filmmaker Singeetam Srinivas is best known to audiences as a torchbearer for directing groundbreaking movies during his heydays.

 He was the pioneer behind the first silent film Pushpaka Vimanam and the first time travel movie Aditya 369.

Although he has been away from directing for a while now due to his age, Singeetam Srinivas continues to stay connected with the film industry by appearing in cameo roles in films occasionally.

 He also gave some creative input to young director Nag Ashwin while making Kalki 2898AD.

The creative auteur, who is 94 years old, is now returning to direct an interesting project featuring new talents.

 The untitled film, which is called SSR61, has been officially announced and will be produced by Vyjayanthi Movies. Nag Ashwin will supervise the film, while Devi Sri Prasad will compose the soundtrack.

The makers have released a one minute thirty second announcement video that highlights the greatness and unmatched legacy of the genius filmmaker who created many classic blockbusters throughout his career.

The brief video includes references to some memorable scenes from his iconic films and praise from well-known celebrities who have lauded the director for his constant desire to make unique films.

Taking on the role of a director at the age of 94 is itself a remarkable achievement.

 Vyjayanthi Movies has pitched SSR 61 as his most ambitious project yet. The title and additional details will be revealed soon. Previously, there were reports that Singeetam Srinivas was set to direct the sequel to Aditya 369. However, that project didn’t move beyond the discussion stage.

Will Akhil Sacrifice For Ram Charan?

Ram Charan was supposed to release his film Peddi on his birthday, March 27, this year.

 But there have been strong reports that the film's release has been postponed because of delays in the production process, which was expected to happen anyway.

Now it is almost certain that the film starring Ram Charan will not be released on March 27, and the makers are already thinking about a different release date.

In this situation, the latest updates suggest that the team behind this rural action film is focusing on releasing it on May 1.

 This date is considered the best option because by then the production should be complete and there will be enough time for promotions.

However, there is a problem here.

 Akhil Akkineni had already booked the May 1 slot for his upcoming film Lenin. The makers announced the release date well in advance, and the promotions have already started.

This film is very important for Akhil because it's his first genuine and honest attempt after the disappointing film Agent.

 Akhil seems very confident and optimistic about this movie, which could be a key turning point in his career.

If Peddi intends to go with the May 1 release, a lot of convincing will be needed with Lenin's team.

 Akhil would have to give up the planned release date for Ram Charan. Notably, the Lenin team is working hard towards this date and has already begun promotions, so delaying the film would be very difficult.

Since Ram Charan and Akhil are close friends, it's unlikely that both films will clash at the box office on the same day.

 In the end, it will likely come down to which production house can convince the other to secure the May 1 slot, which has suddenly become very important.

OSSS Will Surprise Even Those Who Watched The Original

Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi, starring Tharun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba, has been creating a lot of excitement as a family entertainer with its popular songs, teaser, and trailer.

The movie's producer, Srujan Yarabolu, recently spoke to the media about the film.

 He said it will surprise even those who saw the original Malayalam movie.

He explained, "The film turned out really well, and the comedy worked perfectly.

 It's a family-friendly movie that everyone can relate to, and it will surprise people who watched the original. It's a story that feels like something from our neighborhood, which makes it enjoyable for all." 

He also mentioned that the chemistry between the main leads was great.

 Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi is set to release on 30th January worldwide, with a lot of anticipation and buzz as a highly relatable family entertainer.

Varanasi: What A Mind-Blowing Strategy From Rajamouli

When it comes to creating excitement for a movie, no Indian director comes close to SS Rajamouli. He has changed the way films are promoted, thanks to his work on Baahubali and RRR. His smart marketing plans and bold methods to spread the word about his movies have caught the attention of people all over the world. He is using similar tactics for his next movie too.

Last November, Rajamouli made a big impression by holding a high-energy event to announce his upcoming film Varanasi.

 Now, he has surprised everyone again with a unique and surprising move. Without giving any clues beforehand, he started promoting the film with just one large poster in Varanasi. The poster shows the message “In Theatres April 7, 2027”, which is a quiet but clear way to share the release date. By choosing the holy city of Varanasi for this announcement, Rajamouli has created a lot of excitement around the film across the globe.

As soon as the poster images appeared online, people started talking and sharing about it on social media.

 The news spread quickly from one end of the country to the other. Even international media is excited about this update, as the film is planned for a big release overseas, thanks to Rajamouli’s fame from Baahubali and RRR.

Even though there's no official announcement yet, this unexpected way of revealing the release date has made a big impact.

 It has become a hot topic on social media and shows why Rajamouli is so good at building excitement for his movies.

More interestingly, the team shared the release date poster through the official channels of domestic and Hollywood media outlets, which surprised many.

 Usually, major announcements are made by the team once they have built up a lot of anticipation. But Rajamouli has a different strategy, which seems to have made people even more curious and excited.

Before this, many thought the film might be released towards the end of March.

 However, Rajamouli is aiming for the Ugadhi festival, which is the Telugu New Year. This is a perfect time to release an action-packed, time-traveling fantasy film based on Indian mythology.

In November, the team released first look posters for all the main characters, which led to a thrilling title teaser that made a lot of noise with its exciting content.

Chowkidar Movie

Chowkidar

2h 25m | UA16+

Genre: Action, Drama, Family

Language: Kannada

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