Malayalam Actress, Director For Suriya47

 Suriya is set to work with Malayalam director Jithu Madhavan, who is well-known for his work on the big hit movie Aavesham. The female lead in this film will be played by Malayalam actress Nazriya Nazim. The movie is produced by Zhagaram Studios.

The film #Suriya47 was launched today with a pooja ceremony in Chennai.

 The event had famous faces like Jyotika, Karthi, and producers from 2D Entertainment and Dream Warrior Pictures.

Naslen from Premalu is taking a major role, while John Vijay and Anandaraj are playing important parts in the movie.

 The technical team includes Sushin Shyam for music, Vineeth Unni Palode for cinematography, and Chetan D Souza for action choreography.

In addition to the launch ceremony, the regular filming of the movie also started today.

Akshaye Khanna to Strengthen Prasanth Varma’s PVCU in North?

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is back with a big hit.

 His new film, Dhurandhar, is doing very well at the box office since it came out last Friday. Even though the movie is long and has some problems with the story, it is making a lot of money during its first weekend because of Ranveer's excellent performance.

Many people thought Ranveer would be the main highlight of the movie, especially since it's a gangster story.

 But Akshaye Khanna surprised everyone with his amazing acting. He plays Rehman Dakait, a dangerous and feared gangster, and his performance was so strong that critics and viewers alike called it something unexpected and impressive.

Akshaye's intense portrayal of the gangster is one of the main reasons people are watching Dhurandhar.

 In fact, some say he has almost taken the spotlight from Ranveer, thanks to his powerful and unforgettable screen presence. Right now, Akshaye is getting a lot of attention in Bollywood.

Interestingly, the good response to Akshaye's performance in Dhurandhar might help his upcoming film, Mahakali, directed by Puja Kolluru.

 In that movie, he plays the character of Asuraguru Shukracharya.

After Hanu-Man became a huge success in the North, Prasanth Varma's next mythological movies in his film series are getting a lot of interest in the North.

 Mahakali is one that's gaining a lot of popularity. Akshaye's look in the movie has been well received.

With Dhurandhar, Akshaye has caught everyone's attention.

 Now, people are excited about his future projects, and Mahakali is expected to create more excitement across Bollywood because of the genre.

Akkineni Hero to Join Hands with Prashanth Neel?

Akhil Akkineni is an actor who hasn't yet fully reached his potential in Telugu cinema. He made his acting debut with the film named Akhil and is still trying to make a big hit. Right now, he's working on a movie called Lenin, but that film has been delayed a lot. According to reports, Akhil wants to work with a new director who previously helped Prashanth Neel.

Akhil recently met Prashanth Neel at NTR's home, which made people guess that Prashanth Neel might be working with Akhil.

 The reports say that Prashanth Neel and Akhil plan to make an action-packed drama, which Neel will produce.

During their meeting, Akhil and Prashanth talked a lot about the story, action scenes, the team, and Akhil's overall vision for the project.

If everything goes smoothly, Akhil might be able to work on both the Lenin film and Prashanth Neel's new project at the same time.

 But right now, everything is still in the early stages, and there's no official confirmation yet.

If Prashanth Neel takes a direct role in overseeing the production, it could really help Akhil's career.

Akhanda 2 release update: Exhibitor opens up about ₹28 crore court case, reveals when Balakrishna film will hit screens

Boyapati Srinu’s Akhanda 2, featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna in two roles, was delayed just before its release on December 5. The film’s premieres on December 4 were also called off at the last minute. Tiruppur Subramanian, chairman of Sri Sakthi Cinemas in Tamil Nadu, shared the latest update on the case worth ₹28 crore that has stopped the film from being shown. (Also Read: Fans traveled 475 km for Akhanda 2 only for the film to be postponed; producer pushed for a new release date)

Update on Akhanda 2 court case and release date

Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 was postponed at the last moment, even though there were planned premieres on December 4.

Sri Sakthi Cinemas posted a voice note from Subramanian on X (formerly Twitter) with an update on Akhanda 2.

 They wrote, “Our chairman, Tiruppur Subramanian sir, is giving an update on the release of Akhanda 2 film.”

In the voice note, the theatre owner speaks in Tamil, “Dear friends, greetings to everyone.

 I am Tiruppur Subramanian speaking. The makers and the hero are doing everything they can to release Akhanda 2. They are working hard to make sure it comes out.”

He also said that the court case between Eros and 14 Reels is scheduled for today morning, adding, “Today at 10 AM, there's a court case.

 I hope 99% of the issue will be fixed. After that, the film will be released because they are working hard for it. We will know the status by noon or evening, so please plan accordingly.”

What did the production house say?

Eros International Media Limited went to the Madras High Court about the pending arbitration money that 14 Reels Entertainment Private Limited owes them for 11 years, which is ₹28 crore plus interest.

 The HC issued an order stopping the release of Akhanda 2 until the court gives clearance.

Fans were surprised when the production house announced on Thursday evening that the release of Akhanda 2 had been postponed due to ‘unavoidable circumstances.’

 This came just after they said the film’s premieres on Thursday evening were canceled.

“We are working hard to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

 Our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused. Your support means the world to us. We promise to share a positive update very soon,” they wrote.

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Peddi To Face Tough Competition In Hindi Belt?

Mega Powerstar Ram Charan became really popular all over the country after the huge success of SS Rajamouli's RRR.

 Even though his previous movie Game Changer did not do well at the box office, there is a lot of excitement around his upcoming sports drama Peddi in North India. The film is set to release on March 27th.

Even though Paradise and Peddi are planned for March 26 and March 27 releases respectively, recent reports suggest that Paradise might change its release date because a lot of the filming is still not done.

 However, there is no official confirmation about this delay yet.

Now, talking about Peddi, its Hindi version is expected to compete with some big Bollywood films.

 While no major Hindi film will directly clash with Peddi, a few big releases like Yash's Toxic (Dubbing), Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4, and Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 are also targeting the 2026 Eid festival.

All three of these big movies are aiming for a March 19th release, which is a week before Peddi's release.

 Yash's Toxic has a lot of hype among Hindi audiences because KGF 2 became a big hit in North India. The fourth part of the successful Dhamaal series is also getting a lot of attention in Bollywood. And now, Dhurandhar's sequel has also joined the race according to the latest news.

If any of these films become huge hits, it could affect Peddi's opening in North India.

 After the first single Chikiri Chikiri became very popular everywhere, expectations have gone up a lot. Especially in Hindi circuits, the buzz is very positive. So, the Eid releases might be a challenge for Peddi in the North.

At this point, Peddi is definitely one of the most awaited films of 2026 in both South India and Bollywood.

 The presence of Jahnvi Kapoor as the female lead and the music composed by AR Rahman has added more excitement about the film. How well the film does at the box office will depend on how the team manages promotions and the response to the trailer among Hindi audiences.

Stampede Controversy: Dil Raju Steps In To Clarify Sri Teja’s Condition

 It has been one year since a sad stampede happened at the Sandhya theatre in Hyderabad during the release of Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2. The incident caused the death of a woman named Revathi and left her son Sri Teja seriously injured. He is still recovering from his injuries.

Earlier today, there were many false reports on social media and some websites saying that Sri Teja's father, Bhaskar, couldn't afford the medical costs for his treatment because Allu Arjun had ignored their request for more help.

 However, producer Bunny Vas, who is close to Allu Arjun, spoke up in the morning and said that the actor is fully supporting the family.

Now, producer Dil Raju, who was chosen by the Telangana government to act as a mediator between the family and Allu Arjun, has come forward to stop the spread of these false stories.

 Dil Raju met with Sri Teja's father, Bhaskar, and checked on Sri Teja's health. He explained that Allu Arjun had already given 2 Crores in financial support, which was deposited in Sri Teja's name. Additionally, Allu Arjun had covered medical expenses of 70 lakhs for his treatment.

Dil Raju also mentioned that the interest from a fixed deposit is being used to cover Sri Teja's ongoing treatment and the family's monthly expenses.

 Sri Teja's father, Bhaskar, told the media he had asked Allu Arjun and Allu Arvind, through Dil Raju, for more money to continue the rehabilitation process for some more time to help Sri Teja recover as soon as possible.

Dil Raju said that Allu Arjun has agreed to provide the necessary funds to continue the treatment for the next six months or one year, until Sri Teja is fully recovered.

Akhanda 2 postponed, AKT gets another chance

 Nandamuri Balakrishna's much-anticipated sequel 'Akhanda 2', directed by Boyapati Srinu, has been postponed indefinitely just hours before its release due to some financial problems. This has been a big setback for the trade community because 'Akhanda 2' was generating a lot of excitement among audiences due to the popularity of the Balayya-Boyapati team.

With 'Akhanda 2' postponed and no other major movies releasing this week, Ram's 'Andhra King Taluka', which came out last week and got decent reviews, now has another chance to fill the box office gap.

 The film received good reviews and mixed word of mouth, but it only performed moderately in its first week. The team also admitted that the positive feedback didn't translate into strong box office numbers.

'Akhanda 2' was expected to dominate all mass markets with a big release, and trade analysts had predicted that 'Andhra King Taluka' might end its theatrical run underperforming.

 But the last-minute delay has turned out to be an unexpected boost for the film. It will now have an extended run this weekend in all areas.

The only concern is that 'Andhra King Taluka' has lost its momentum after the first weekend as audiences are looking forward to 'Akhanda 2' and upcoming Sankranti movies.

 The big question now is whether the film will see a resurgence in collections this weekend. That will be clear in the next few days.

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Directed by P. Mahesh Babu, 'Andhra King Taluka' is a fanboy's tribute to his cinema idol.

 Ram's chemistry with Bhagyashri Borse and Upendra's excellent performance were well received by both moviegoers and critics.