Yash’s ambitious film Toxic took a glorious opening at the box office, but the biggie kept nose-diving from its second day as the content didn’t meet expectations. The gangster action drama is directed by Geetu Mohandas.
As per trade estimates, Toxic earned in the vicinity of Rs. 275 crores – 280 crores gross in its five-day extended weekend globally. Given its mammoth target and huge stakes involved, the numbers are definitely not encouraging.
The Hindi version opened superbly, but due to bad reviews and word of mouth, even it dropped considerably with each passing day. The other dubbed versions failed to leave a mark as well. The overseas performance is even more concerning.
The promotional campaign for Natural Star Nani’s The Paradise found a new lease of life with the release of Telangana folk song Yeshanagula, also featuring Keerthy Suresh. Anirudh’s beats and people’s connection with the original song made the special track an instant success.
Anirudh and Nani are leaving no stone unturned to promote the song. After launching it at a concert in Dallas, the duo has now grooved to the foot-tapping number in a rickshaw-type vehicle on American streets, grabbing the attention of netizens.
There has already been massive buzz around the film, and Yeshanagula only intensified it. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the movie stars Kayadu Lohar as the female lead. Mohan Babu and Raghav Juyal play the antagonists. The film releases on September 24.
Shree Radha Damodar Studios (SRD Studios) and ETV WIN Originals have officially launched their third production, ‘VETA’. Phani Adapaka and Jayalakshmi Adapaka are producing the film. Directed by Ashok Kotipalli, the movie stars Sandeep Saroj and Satwika Jampa in the lead roles. The title and first look unveil an untold tale from the heartlands of Godavari, promising a raw, rustic world of love and pain.
Chief Guest Konidela Nagendra Babu participated in the ceremony and handed over the script to the team. K.S. Ravi Kumar performed the clap, while Sai Rajesh, SKN, VN Aditya, and producer Phani Adapaka switched on the camera. Directors Meher Ramesh and Yadhu Vamsee, along with music director Anudeep Dev, also attended the ceremony and extended their support to the team.
Tanmai N, Creative Producer at ETV WIN, thanked the print, electronic, and social media representatives for attending the event. He said the team is attempting to explore a genre that they believe will connect with Telugu audiences and added that more updates from ETV WIN will follow. K.S. Ravi Kumar, Rajeev Kanakala, Raghu Babu, Ravindra Vijay, Prabhavathi, Pramodini, and Vikas Vasishta play key roles. Chaitan Bharadwaj is composing the tunes.
September begins with a packed slate of entertainment across theatres and OTT platforms. From Hindi films and Telugu titles to Tamil content and dubbed releases, here’s a curated look at what’s arriving on your favourite streaming platforms.
September 3:
Gandhari (Hindi Film) – Netflix
September 4:
Korean Kanakaraju (Telugu Film) – Netflix
Dhamaal 4 (Hindi Film) – Netflix
DC (Tamil Film, Telugu Dub) – Sun NXT
Jagamae Sangeetham (Telugu Series) – Prime Video
The Court (Tamil Series, Telugu Dub Likely) – JioHotstar
GDN (Tamil Film, Telugu Dub) – Netflix (Expected)
September 4 is clearly the busiest day of the week, with multiple films and series arriving across Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and Sun NXT. From Gandhari and Dhamaal 4 to Korean Kanakaraju and the dubbed Tamil releases, viewers have plenty to choose from across languages and genres.
As always, streaming platforms could add a few more titles to their catalogues at the last minute. So, keep an eye out for any surprise additions to this week’s OTT lineup.
Movie Name : Babita Singh Reporting
Streaming Date : August 28, 2026
Streaming Platform : Amazon Prime Video
123telugu.com Rating : 3/5
Starring : Nimisha Sajayan, Barun Sobti, Anshuman Pushkar, Rajesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, and others
Director : Ambiecka Pandit
Producers : Saurabh Malhotra, Manoj Mittra, Tina Tharwani
Music Directors : Ajay Jayanthi
Cinematographer : Sunil Ramakrishna Borkar
Editor : Tanya Chhabria
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Babita Singh Reporting is the latest OTT release that has become a talking point ever since it landed on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Ambiecka Pandit, the film mixes a murder mystery with family drama and has Nimisha Sajayan in the lead role. Read our detailed review to find out if the film lives up to the hype created.
Story :
Babita Singh(Nimisha Sajayan), aka Baby, is a sub-inspector working in the Madhya Pradesh police department. One fine day, Babita returns to her hometown to only find out that her childhood friend, Bansi, is no more. What initially looks like a personal tragedy slowly turns into a brutal murder. As the local police, husband, and in-laws offer little support, Baby begins her own investigation, and how she solves the case is the basic story of the film.
Plus Points :
Nimisha Sajayan is the biggest strength of the film. She plays Baby, who is vulnerable, confused, and determined, so well. Nimisha does not overplay the emotional moments and brings a natural quality to the character. The best part of her performance is the way she has put on weight for her character, and the emotions she generates as a woman who is handling in-laws, a non-supportive husband, and the system. Her act in the climax is just amazing
Barun Sobti has limited screen time but makes his presence count as Bansi. Anshuman Pushkar is effective as Sharad, Baby’s husband, while Sunita Rajwar is particularly good as the mother-in-law. Rajesh Sharma is dependable as SI Sethi and fits comfortably into the world of the film.
The most interesting aspect of Babita Singh Reporting is that the murder investigation is not treated as the only story. The film is equally interested in Baby’s life and the environment surrounding her. The film also deserves credit for not turning her into a typical heroic police officer. She makes mistakes, doubts herself, and has to fight several battles simultaneously. Her professional investigation slowly becomes a personal transformation.
Minus Points :
The familiar nature of the crime-procedural template prevents the film from becoming something truly special. Viewers who regularly watch OTT thrillers may figure out certain developments early. The second half also loses some momentum, with repetitive portions affecting the overall impact.
One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is the climax, which ends on a simple note. When everyone is expecting something big to be revealed about the murder case, things end on a dull note. Several doubts about the case still linger in the minds of the audience. The investigation is not overloaded with twists, and that does not work in favour of the last few minutes.
Technical Aspects :
The cinematography complements the mood, while the background score quietly supports the tension rather than dominating the proceedings. The screenplay moves at a controlled pace for most of the film, allowing the characters and relationships to develop naturally. The major technical drawback is the editing. At around two-and-a-half hours, the film feels longer than necessary. Several scenes could have been shortened or removed without affecting the main story.
Coming to the director Ambiecka Pandit, she keeps the presentation realistic and avoids unnecessary cinematic exaggeration. The film spends enough time establishing Baby’s personal world before fully diving into the murder mystery. The comments about her appearance, especially her weight, the attitude of her in-laws, and the lack of emotional support from her husband are handled well.
Verdict :
On the whole, Babita Singh Reporting is a grounded crime drama that relies more on its characters and performances than sensational twists. Nimisha Sajayan carries the film with a stunning performance, and those who love slow-burn thrillers can give this film a shot, which balances thrills and women’s empowerment.
123telugu.com Rating: 3/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
Sensational director Sandeep Reddy Vanga is presenting the new youthful entertainer Romanchakam. Passionate producer Pranay Reddy Vanga is producing the project under the Bhadrakali Pictures banner. Sumanth Prabhas and Ananthika Sanilkumar played the lead roles, while debutant Venugopal Reddy directed the film.
The film debuts in cinemas this Thursday, and ahead of the release, Ananthika interacted with the media. She said, “After 8 Vasanthalu, I heard many stories, but they didn’t excite me. That’s when I came across the Romanchakam story. I have been waiting for a script like this for a long time. I played a bubbly and easy-going girl in the film. Youth will relate to Romanchakam. It also features comedy and suspense elements apart from love.”
She added, “Romanchakam depicts contemporary elements that are taking place in the lives of today’s youth. Even family audiences can enjoy our film. Sumanth Prabhas had many workshops for the film compared to me. His role will be very energetic. Conversations between us will be so natural and lively. Those scenes don’t feel laggy.”
