Vijay and Rashmika Set to Tie the Knot on This Date?

Tollywood couple Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have been keeping their wedding date and place very private, even though there have been many guesses in the media.

 Until now, they haven't officially shared any news about their engagement, which happened in October last year.

The latest news says that the couple will get married on February 26th at the famous Udaipur palace in Rajasthan.

 It will be a destination wedding with family and relatives attending. Only a few close friends from the film industry are expected to be invited to this private ceremony.

Both Vijay and Rashmika have chosen to make their wedding a close family event with very few guests.

 There will be no media coverage either. However, they are planning a big reception party in Hyderabad and inviting top names from the film industry.

Rashmika has been actively involved in the wedding planning even though she has been very busy.

 She has traveled to Udaipur several times in the last few months to check on the preparations. Both of them are currently working on the upcoming period drama Rana Baali. They will take a break from filming to start their pre-wedding celebrations and rituals.

Vijay and Rashmika are said to have fallen in love after working together in movies like Geetha Govindham and Dear Comrade.

 They were often seen traveling together on vacations. However, they never confirmed their relationship and instead gave just enough clues for the media and fans to keep guessing.

Their engagement ceremony was also held in secret without any prior announcement.

 Even though there were many questions during their public appearances, both stars never gave much information about the rumors. They are finally getting married to finally end all the speculation.

Tollywood’s unusual trend: Packed releases or No releases

Tollywood is in a weird situation at the box office right now. Either there are a lot of new movies coming out, or there are none at all. There's no middle ground. Not too long ago, during the Sankranti festival, there were five big movies all trying to grab attention and make money. But then, the next few weeks had no big movies at all because there were no new releases.

Now, after a short break, the box office is getting busy again with several low-budget films coming out this week.

 Even though February is usually not a big time for major films, since most big movies wait for the summer season after Sankranti, a lot of smaller movies are trying their luck during this time. More than a dozen films are set for release this Friday.

Among all the movies, Guna Sekhar's Euphoria is the only one that's getting some buzz.

 The main reason people are talking about it is because of Sara Arjun, who was in the movie Dhurandhar. Other movies like Honey, Sri Chidambaram Garu, Barabar Premista, Operation Padma, Yerra Cheera, Garga, Blood Roses, and Laggam Time are also competing this week.

There's also a Tamil dubbed film called With Love, which features Abishan Jeevinth, the director of Tourist Family, and Answara Ranjan, a big name from Malayalam cinema.

 Besides new releases, there are also some re-releases like Orange, Salaar, and 3 coming back to screens.

All these movies are hoping to grab the attention of moviegoers and become hits at the box office.

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.