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Despite the mixed talk, Nani’s The Paradise has taken an unexpected turn at the box office. The film has crossed the Rs. 155 crore mark in worldwide gross, according to the makers, emerging as Nani’s highest-grossing first weekend to date. Amid the celebrations, Akhira Nandan, who played the young Jadal in the film, shared a special picture with Nani on Instagram.

The picture, featuring Akhira alongside Nani, has caught attention online. Akhira’s portrayal of the younger Jadal was one of the film’s notable aspects; the young actor matched the intensity demanded by the character and effectively brought out his inner turmoil.

In his post, Akhira thanked Nani for giving him the opportunity to be part of The Paradise as ‘Chota Jadal’. The picture captures a special moment between the young actor and Nani.

Victory Venkatesh will next be seen in the family crime thriller Aadarsha Kutumbam. The movie, directed by Trivikram Srinivas, is scheduled to open in cinemas on October 2, 2026.

Srinidhi Shetty plays the female lead, and the actress shared a beautiful post with a series of photos in which she was seen having a fun time with Trivikram. While the director is busy writing, the actress displays her playful nature.

Devyani Sharma, Yuvina Parthavi, Nivetha Pethuraj, Nara Rohit, Pujita Ponnada, Rao Ramesh, and Brahmaji play key roles. Thaman is composing the music, while Haarika & Hassine Creations is bankrolling the movie.

Irumudi has turned into a major blockbuster for Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja, grossing over Rs. 225 crore worldwide. Directed by Shiva Nirvana, the film has emerged as one of the biggest successes in Ravi Teja’s career and continues to remain a talking point in Tollywood.

The latest highlight is Ravi Teja’s meeting with Megastar Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan. The duo met Ravi Teja, Shiva Nirvana and the producers of Irumudi and congratulated the team on the film’s success. Pictures from the meeting were shared by the official team on social media and have quickly gone viral.

Irumudi stars Priya Bhavani Shankar, Baby Nakshatra, Sai Kumar and others in key roles. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film has music by GV Prakash Kumar. It is reportedly set to premiere on Netflix on September 18, 2026, in multiple languages.

It’s a big day for Powerstar Pawan Kalyan fans as the star celebrates another year of his life. Loved far beyond cinema, Pawan received birthday wishes from several quarters, but one message naturally stood out. It came from his mentor, idol and elder brother, Megastar Chiranjeevi.

Chiranjeevi took to X to share a couple of warm pictures with his younger brother, and the images speak volumes about their bond. Pawan Kalyan is seen on his knees, embracing Chiru with immense love, while both brothers are all smiles. But more than the pictures, it was Chiranjeevi’s words about his younger brother that caught everyone’s attention.

In his birthday wish, Chiranjeevi described Pawan Kalyan as a dedicated leader who has genuinely cared for people since childhood. He praised the way Kalyan puts his whole heart into everything he does, always with the intention of benefiting the public. He further highlighted Pawan’s work as Deputy Chief Minister, particularly his efforts towards developing villages, uplifting tribal regions and protecting the environment.

Chiranjeevi expressed immense pride in seeing his younger brother work towards lasting solutions for long-standing issues across remote areas. He also touched upon Pawan’s special bond with the people of Pithapuram, noting how he treats them like family rather than merely as constituents. The message ended with heartfelt prayers to their family deity, Lord Anjaneya Swamy, and wishes for Pawan’s health, longevity and continued success as a leader dedicated to the Telugu people.

The post didn’t take long to strike an emotional chord with fans. From the adorable brotherly pictures to Chiranjeevi’s words filled with pride and affection, the birthday wish received an overwhelming response, with Mega and Powerstar fans showering the brothers with love and warm wishes.

Megastar Chiranjeevi made a style statement with his latest photoshoot, which was conducted as a treat for fans ahead of his birthday. Exuding his evergreen charm, Chiru is aging like a fine wine in these latest pictures.

The legendary star looks effortlessly dashing and stylish, oozing his charm and serving stylish looks as he is about to turn 71. For his birthday, a new glimpse from his upcoming film with Bobby is set to be launched.

The biggie is expected to arrive for Sankranthi 2027, and it marks the Tollywood debut for KVN Productions, headed by Venkat Narayan. Anaswara Rajan plays Chiru’s daughter, and Thaman is composing the tunes.

Icon Star Allu Arjun recently participated in the inauguration event of AAA Cinemas, Vizag. The premium 8-screen multiplex featuring state-of-the-art projection and immersive sound has become the talking point on social media.

For this launch event, Allu Arjun killed it in a black suit and became the center of attraction. The star posted his picture from this event on his Insta handle with the caption “NEW BEGINNING,” and now it is going viral.

On the professional front, Allu Arjun is currently working on the fantasy action drama Raaka, directed by Tamil filmmaker Atlee. The magnum opus, which is reportedly a two-part saga, features Deepika Padukone as the female lead.

Superstar Mahesh Babu, global icon Priyanka Chopra, and her husband, Nick Jonas, came together to enjoy a special movie night at AMB Cinemas, Hyderabad. Their presence lit up the theatre premises with star power.

Fans were thrilled to see these popular celebrities together in a single frame and are also wondering which film the trio watched. AMB Cinemas expressed its delight at hosting the stars and shared a beautiful photo from the memorable evening on social media.

Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra are currently working together on SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi. The film, which also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in a key role, is slated to hit the big screens on April 7, 2027.

Tollywood director Vamshi Paidipally celebrated his birthday on the sets of his upcoming film with Bollywood megastar Salman Khan, and the makers marked the occasion by sharing a few behind-the-scenes pictures.

Among them, Salman Khan’s warm hug for Vamshi Paidipally has emerged as the standout moment, with the photo quickly making the rounds on social media. While Salman joined the celebrations, leading lady Nayanthara was absent from the set but extended her birthday wishes to the director on Instagram.

Produced by Dil Raju and Shirish, the film also features Rajpal Yadav in a prominent role. The makers are eyeing an Eid 2027 theatrical release, with more updates expected in the coming months.

Tollywood star Nandamuri Balakrishna was recently admitted to AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad after sustaining a minor knee injury during the shoot of NBK111. The actor underwent a successful knee surgery and is currently recovering.

Today, his relative and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Balakrishna at the hospital and enquired about his health. The picture released from the hospital shows Balakrishna in good spirits.

He is recovering well, and the smiling photo has quickly gone viral on social media. Fans are delighted to see him standing and walking with support.

Balakrishna is expected to rejoin the sets soon. Until then, the shoot will continue with the remaining portions involving other cast members.

After a long wait, Vijay’s Jana Nayagan has finally hit the big screens. The excitement is quite high among Vijay fans as the film has released after the actor became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Pooja Hegde played the female lead, and the actress has now shared some adorable BTS moments with Vijay on her Instagram handle. The social media post is now going viral, garnering lakhs of likes.

Interestingly, the actress’ screen time was reduced in the final cut. Produced by KVN Productions, the movie also stars Mamitha Baiju and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles. Anirudh composed the music.