April 2026

Gaayapadda Simham marks Tharun Bhascker’s next release as a lead actor. Directed by debutant Kasyap Sreenivas, the quirky comedy grabbed attention with its entertaining trailer, which was released last night. With its May 1 release approaching, the film is back in the headlines after distributor Dil Raju revealed an interesting detail about the story.

Speaking at the trailer launch event, Dil Raju said the film features references to five stars – Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, Siddharth, Yash, and Vijay Deverakonda – across five different comedic episodes in the second half. He added that if these episodes click, the film could match the comedy level of Jathi Ratnalu. This revelation has raised curiosity among audiences about how these star references are incorporated.

JD Chakravarthy will be seen in a negative role, while Manasa Choudhary and Faria Abdullah play the female leads. The film also features Vishnu Oi, Harshavardhan, and Subhalekha Sudhakar. It is produced by Kalyana Chakravarthy Manthina, Bhanu Kiran Pratapa, Vijay Krishna Lingamaneni, and Umesh Bansal under Saptaswa Media Works, POV Stories, and Zee Studios, with presentation by Pavan Sadineni.

G. V. Prakash Kumar has made a strong statement about his principles when it comes to brand endorsements. The popular Tamil actor and music director revealed that he has consistently refused to promote alcohol and gambling, despite receiving lucrative offers.

He further shared that he was even offered crores to endorse a soft drink brand, but chose to turn it down as it did not align with his personal values. According to him, fame comes with responsibility, and he prefers to stay away from promotions that could negatively influence audiences.

His stance has drawn appreciation from fans, with many praising him for prioritizing ethics over financial gain in the entertainment industry.

After delivering a flop with Akhanda 2, mass filmmaker Boyapati Sreenu is now working on his new script. According to latest media reports, the Simha director has Kollywood hero Karthi on his mind.

Initially, the director attempted to work with Icon Star Allu Arjun but that didn’t happen. Later, speculations suggested that Boyapati might join hands with a Bollywood hero. This news also turned out to be false.

However, the latest reports indicate Boyapati Sreenu’s interest in collaborating with much-loved Karthi. If this combo materializes, it remains to be seen what kind of script Boyapati Sreenu will design for Karthi.