Mahendragiri Varahi Trailer: Siddhu Joins Sumanth

 Sumanth is set to release a spiritual and mysterious thriller called Mahendragiri Varahi.

The film is directed by Santhossh Jagarlapudi and is being produced jointly by Laxman and Kalipu Madhu under the banners of Rajashyamala Entertainments and Bridge Films.As the release date nears, the makers have released the film's trailer.

The trailer introduces a compelling story based on spirituality and mystery.

It revolves around a centuries-old curse, a powerful goddess, a royal family facing sudden deaths, and a protagonist who refuses to believe what others accept.

Sumanth delivers a serious and dedicated performance.

His character is determined to uncover the truth, and his intense presence on screen fits the story well.Siddhu Jonnalagadda plays a key role, which is a major surprise.Aishwarya Rajesh portrays the goddess Varahi Maatha.

Director Santhossh Jagarlapudi has balanced the film's spiritual elements with the thriller aspect.

The cinematography by Prathap R Krishnaa is impressive, and the music by Anup Rubens creates a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere.

The trailer has generated a lot of interest ahead of the film's September 11th theatrical release.

Reality Check: Akhil To Collaborate With Boyapati?

Akhil Akkineni is currently celebrating the success of his latest movie, Lenin.After a long break from the industry, Akhil made a strong comeback at the box office with this film.His performance in Lenin has brought him back to his usual best, and all his fans are happy to see Ayyagaru achieve this success.Naturally, now everyone is curious about what Akhil will do next.

Recently, there has been some talk that Akhil might work with director Boyapati Sreenu for his upcoming film.

This news has caused a mixed reaction among movie lovers.Some fans are thrilled about the idea, but others are unsure about it.

The main worry is whether Akhil's style and image would fit well with Boyapati's usual type of mass-market action films.

Some people also mention Ram Pothineni's experience with Boyapati's movie Skanda as an example of how such pairings can sometimes not turn out as expected.

However, according to our information, there have been no actual talks or plans between Akhil and Boyapati Sreenu about making a film together.

This buzz seems to be just speculation, as confirmed by our sources.

Akhil is likely being careful while choosing his next project.

After going through several challenges before Lenin, he probably wants to take his time and pick a film that can keep his current success going.

Will Rukmini Consider The Criticism For Toxic?

Rukmini Vasanth has built a solid reputation by choosing roles that are both graceful and focused on performance.Over the years, audiences have come to see her as an actress who brings out deep emotions rather than just glamour.However, her role in the film *Toxic* has completely changed how people view her.

Although the movie has some glamorous scenes, director Geetu Mohandas has directed Rukmini's parts with less intensity compared to the more bold and intense scenes featuring actresses like Kiara Advani and Tara Sutaria.

Some audience members have strongly criticized her choice to take on this role.

Many social media users are questioning why she accepted a character that goes against the image she has built through her earlier films.

Interestingly, fans didn't expect Rukmini to take on a role that includes even a hint of intimate scenes.

This has led to online discussions, with some viewers feeling disappointed, while others support her choice.

Now, the bigger question is whether this criticism will affect Rukmini's future decisions.

Some actresses choose to ignore online criticism and keep exploring different kinds of roles, while others become more careful about the roles they accept after facing backlash from fans.

It will be interesting to see how Rukmini responds to the criticism around *Toxic* and whether she continues to take on similar roles in the future or goes back to the kind of characters that made her popular.

Mahaprabhu Jagannath Movie

Mahaprabhu Jagannath

1h 44m | U

Release Date 28 Aug, 2026

Genre: Animation, Family, Mythological

Language: Hindi, Odia, Telugu

Cast

Prachi Save Saathi

as Jagan

Sonal Kaushal

as Balram

Aadityaraj Sharma

as Ahamasur

Crew

Director

Shripad Warkhedkar

Producer

Durga Prasad Dalai

Writer, Screenplay

Pallavi Sharma P

Musician

Arijit Shrivastava

Executive Producer

Chandrasekhar Prasad

Executive Producer

Santosh Kumar Reddy

Executive Producer

Sonali Mohapatra

Executive Producer

Khyanaprava Dash

Background Score

Aviral Kumar

Voice Director

Rajeev Raj R

Animation director

Chandrasekhar Sahoo

Animation director

Rajib Lochan Sethy

Line Producer

Sanghita Ghosh

VFX, Compositor

Deba Prasad Sahoo

Irumudi Hits Century And Shows No Sign Of Stopping!

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s Irumudi is becoming the biggest comeback success of his career, crossing the 100 crore mark in just five days.

The huge response has shocked everyone, as very few people thought the film would do so well.

The movie has been getting lots of positive feedback and strong reviews from the start.

What’s more, family audiences have really loved Irumudi, especially the Ayyappa Swamy element and the story about the daughter, which has helped the film do well in different areas.

What makes this even more amazing is how well the film is doing on weekdays.

Irumudi isn’t just having a great opening, it’s also keeping up its strong performance even after the initial rush.

Even with the release of Toxic in theaters, Irumudi still has an edge with family audiences.

While Toxic is for a more mature audience and has an A certificate, Irumudi is a safe and comfortable option for families.

If Irumudi keeps up its current success, it could have another strong weekend at the box office.

There’s already a good chance the film could reach 150 crore by the end of its second weekend.

Now the big question is whether Irumudi can keep this strong performance going in B and C centres.

If it does, reaching 200 crore might become a real possibility.

It’s still too early to say if such a big number is possible, but the way Irumudi is doing, it’s definitely not out of the question.

If this momentum keeps up, Ravi Teja might be on the path to one of the biggest comebacks in recent Telugu cinema.

Sandeep Vanga & Vijay To Reunite for Arjun Reddy?

Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Vijay Deverakonda are planning to bring back their hit movie Arjun Reddy with a longer version to mark its 10th anniversary.

The director of Animal said that he and Vijay are working on reworking the film and releasing a longer version.

Arjun Reddy, which was later remade in Hindi as Kabir Singh, was a big milestone in both their careers.

But the project might take some time because Sandeep is currently too busy to give enough time to the extended version.

Vijay would need only two to three days to record his lines for the new parts, while Sandeep would have to work on the film for about 15 to 20 days.

Right now, Sandeep can't set aside 15 to 20 days because of his packed schedule and ongoing projects.

So the extended version is still in the planning stage.

Arjun Reddy was Sandeep Reddy Vanga's first time directing a film.

It came out in 2017 and was a huge success, which was also a big turning point for Vijay Deverakonda's career.

The film developed a strong following among fans, and its Hindi remake, Kabir Singh, also became a major box office hit.

If the extended version comes out for the 10th anniversary, it could once again bring the popular Sandeep-Vijay team back to the cinema screen.

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups Movie

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups

3h 14m | A

Release Date 26 Aug, 2026

Genre: Action, Crime, Period, Thriller

Language: Kannada, Tamil, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu

Cast

Yash

as Raya

Kiara Advani

as Nadia

Huma Qureshi

as Elizabeth

Nayanthara

as Ganga

Tara Sutaria

as Rebecca

Rukmini Vasanth

as Mellisa

Crew

Director

Geetu Mohandas

Producer

Venkat K. Narayana (KVN)

Yash

Musician

Ravi Basrur

Musician

Vishal Mishra

Musician

Tanishk Bagchi

Cinematographer

Rajeev Ravi

Editor

Ujwal Kulkarni