Wednesday, February 25, 2026

RGV Undermining the South Industry for Dhurandhar 2

Ranveer Singh’s highly anticipated sequel, *Dhurandhar: The Revenge*, is set to release globally on March 19th.
 With high expectations for the sequel, director Ram Gopal Varma, known for his bold and direct opinions, has made some exaggerated comments about its box office success on his X account.

In a recent post, RGV compared *Dhurandhar 2* to an "Asteroid," claiming it could change how box office standards are set and beat the South Indian film industry, which is currently leading Indian cinema.


His post is filled with too much hype and over-the-top statements.
 While it’s okay to promote *Dhurandhar 2*, his comments seem to downplay the potential of upcoming South Indian films, especially pan-India Telugu movies, which are expected to break many box office records.

Many think RGV is just trying to build more excitement around *Dhurandhar 2* by comparing it to other big upcoming films.
 It’s true that the first part of the movie was a huge success, but making these exaggerated comparisons before the film even comes out is unnecessary.

There’s nothing wrong with promoting *Dhurandhar 2*, but RGV should remember that several other Tollywood movies, like *Peddi*, *Varanasi*, *Kalki 2*, *Spirit*, *NTR – Neel movie*, *Fauzi*, *Allu Arjun – Atlee project*, and more, also have the potential to break box office records and create new benchmarks for Indian cinema.

Illegal IPTV Users Face Heavy Fines and Legal Consequences

Some well-known streaming services are now sending legal warnings to people using illegal IPTV services. Many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the US are getting these alerts via WhatsApp, email, and text messages.

A lot of these NRIs have one or more illegal IPTV setups at home.
 Using pirated content without permission is considered an intellectual property rights violation, and such cases are handled by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Since ICE is actively checking immigration rules, using illegal IPTV services can be very dangerous for NRIs.
 It might even result in being sent back to their home country.

Because of this, it's better to get rid of any illegal IPTV boxes, uninstall all unauthorized IPTV apps right away, and switch to legal streaming platforms to follow US laws.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

PK Directors Should Avoid Political References In Films

  The second single from Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, titled "Aura of Ustaad," was released recently.
 Harish Shankar paid tribute to Pawan Kalyan’s character and style in the song.

There were also some images of Pawan Kalyan’s political journey in the lyrical video.

 Since then, people have been talking about whether the film will include political themes or references that could be seen as targeting YSR Congress.

However, Harish Shankar released a video where he explained things.


He said, "Pawan Kalyan clearly told me that politics and films should be separate.
 That is why his films include Prakash Raj, even though they have different views. There will be no dialogues or references that target anyone else in the film. That is also because Pawan Kalyan has fans from all political parties. However, there will be dialogues like 'Gaaju Glass' to make our hero look good."  

It’s good that Harish Shankar clarified this before the film releases.
 But it’s also time for other directors to completely avoid showing Pawan Kalyan’s political side in their films.

References to the Janasena Party, its symbol, and Pawan Kalyan’s political ideas are not necessary in films.
 If directors want to highlight Pawan Kalyan, they can focus on his positive qualities. Sujeeth made sure there were no such references in OG, and fans loved that.

Trying to include these political references is taking the storyline out of its normal range to please the crowd, which is not needed.


Harish Shankar may not be able to go back and change anything now, but future directors should be careful.


Ustaad Bhagat Singh has been in production for a long time and faced delays due to many reasons.
 Harish Shankar released Mr Bachchan in between, but it didn’t do well. He really needs a hit with this film.

Nani and Venkat Boyanapalli : A Rare Equation in Cinema

Hero and producer relationships in movies often focus on films and box office numbers. Real, long-lasting friendships are not common. The connection between Venkat Boyanapalli and Nani is a special case.

Venkat started working with Nani on his first film, "Shyam Singha Roy," which starred Nani.
 Since then, their teamwork has become even closer.

Every year, Venkat keeps up a heartfelt birthday tradition for Nani.
 His messages aren’t just standard greetings—they show he cares about Nani as a person, not just as an actor.

This year’s birthday message, called "More Than a Birthday," is touching people again.


As they prepare for their second project together, #NaniXSujeeth, which is said to be the biggest budget film of Nani’s career, their unique and respectful partnership in the film industry continues to impress.

Monday, February 23, 2026

Will Vanga Finally Drop the ‘Spirit’ Bomb?

Since Spirit was officially announced, there has been a lot of excitement and interest around the movie. One of the biggest topics of discussion has been the possibility that Korean action actor Don Lee could play the main villain.

This rumor started right after the announcement and has been shared a lot on social media and fan sites.
 Even some Korean media outlets mentioned it, which shows how popular the idea has been.

But so far, there hasn't been any official word from the filmmakers.
 Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga hasn't said anything to confirm or deny the reports. His silence has only made people more curious and excited.

Now, with Don Lee's birthday coming up on March 1, fans think it's the perfect time for a big announcement.
 Many are hoping that Vanga will finally reveal whether Don Lee will be part of the film.

If this happens, it could be a huge deal.
 Having a big name like Prabhas team up with a world-famous action star like Don Lee could really elevate Spirit to a new level.

Right now, everyone is waiting for March 1 to find out if the rumors will become reality.

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Atlee Could’ve Prevented Mixed Buzz on Bunny’s Transformation

  Allu Arjun, the reigning pan-India actor, is widely known as the 'Stylish Star' by his fans due to his stylish look and mannerisms from the start of his career.
 Over the years, he has effortlessly carried the reputation of this title with his onscreen presence and offscreen confidence.

But for the first time, his offscreen look is getting mixed feedback from the audience.
 In recent days, Allu Arjun has been showing off a new hair color that is a mix of light golden and natural brown. This new style has become a topic of conversation among fans because he has been seen with it quite often in public.

It is not clear if this new look is part of his transformation for his upcoming film with director Atlee.
 However, this unusual offscreen look has started getting mixed reactions from fans and audiences. It’s surprising that his look has been shared even before any content from the film has been released or any character details have been introduced.

Normally, big actors keep their looks secret until something related to the film is shared by the team.
 But Allu Arjun is frequently spotted with this new hairstyle.

If Atlee had shared some content from AA22, it could have made a big difference.
 Audiences would have known about the main character’s look and story, and they would have understood the reason behind such an unusual hairstyle.

Since nothing has been revealed about the film’s genre or characters yet, some confusion has affected audience expectations.
 However, Icon fans are liking Bunny’s new style a lot. On the other hand, a few audiences have started criticizing it, which is rare as he has rarely faced any criticism regarding his looks or transformations until now.

It would have been better if Atlee and his team had shared some content, even a first look poster, to set the right expectations.


Allu Arjun is reportedly playing a dual role in the film, which is expected to be a major pan-India release.
 Deepika Padukone has been confirmed as one of the female leads. The film is expected to be a high-octane sci-fi entertainer with exciting action sequences.

Dacoit – It’s High Time to Wake Up!

It has been a while since talented actor and writer Adivi Sesh released his last film. After playing the main role in the second part of the Hit series, Sesh had a small role in the third part. He is now set to release two films back-to-back in a short time after staying away from the spotlight for about three years.

Sesh's much-anticipated romantic action thriller, 'Dacoit,' was originally planned to release on March 19th.
 However, recent reports suggest that the film might avoid a direct competition with Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic at the box office. Surprisingly, the team has not confirmed or denied these unverified reports, which has led to more confusion about the actual release plans.

There are strong rumors in the media that the makers are considering pushing the release date to April after deciding to delay it from March 19th.
 Still, there has been no official statement from the team, even though many summer slots, including March and April, are filling up quickly.

The summer season is turning out to be very busy with several films already finalizing their release dates in March and April.
 Sesh and his team should act quickly and announce the release date before it's too late. They should also start promoting the film to build excitement and stand out in the tough box office competition.

'Dacoit' is a bilingual film shot at the same time in both Hindi and Telugu.
 It is directed by Shaneil Deo and written by Sesh. The film features director Anurag Kashyap in a key role and Mrunal Thakur as the female lead.