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Big Twist in Adarsha Kutumbam: Thaman replaces Harshavardhan Rameshwar

by narendhar May 2, 2026

The shocking buzz about Venkatesh-Trivikram’s family crime drama Adarsha Kutumbam has turned out to be true. SS Thaman has officially replaced Harshavardhan Rameshwar as the music composer for the big-ticket entertainer.

What makes this development even more surprising is that Harshavardhan Rameshwar had denied the replacement rumors a few days ago. The reason behind the change remains unclear. We need to see if the team will issue an official statement to offer clarification.

Kannada beauty Srinidhi Shetty plays the female lead in Adarsha Kutumbam, which also features Satya and Yogi Babu in key roles. The movie is being produced by Chinababu under the Haarika & Hassine Creations banner.

May 2, 2026

Raja Shivaji day 1 collections: Riteish Deshmukh’s film beats Sairat to become the biggest Marathi opener ever

by narendhar May 2, 2026

Riteish Deshmukh’s historical action drama Raja Shivaji took a bumper start at the box office. The film emerged as the all-time biggest Marathi opener, earning over Rs. 11 crores nett in India. Marathi version is leading with Rs. 8 crores nett, while Hindi version saw collections in the range of Rs. 3.3 crores nett.

The next biggest Marathi opener is Sairat with around Rs. 3.6 crores nett. The romantic drama still holds the record for all-time highest grosser of the industry with over Rs. 100 crores. Raja Shivaji now aims to dethrone Sairat to emerge as the new industry hit.

In its target market, Raja Shivaji is breathing fire, and the May Day holiday advantage also worked in the film’s favor. The film is expected to post solid numbers over the weekend, too.

Raja Shivaji also features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte, and Genelia Deshmukh in pivotal roles.

May 2, 2026

Buzz: Kriti Sanon in talks for Vijay Deverakonda-Shouryuv film

by narendhar May 2, 2026

Vijay Deverakonda is reportedly set to team up with Kriti Sanon for a big-budget pan-India entertainer. As per ongoing industry gossip, Kriti has been approached to play the female lead in Vijay’s upcoming project directed by Shouryuv of Hi Nanna fame.

The project is said to be mounted on a grand scale with several international technicians working on the film. Reports also suggest that the makers are planning a visually rich cinematic experience aimed at both Telugu and Hindi audiences.

Though there is no official confirmation yet from the actors or the production house, the rumored pairing has already generated excitement among fans on social media. Let’s see what happens.

May 2, 2026

AA23: ‘OG’ Lokesh Kanagaraj film loading

by narendhar May 2, 2026

Icon Star Allu Arjun who is currently occupied with Atlee’s Raaka shoot has also signed a project with star Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Lokesh hasn’t quite delivered a film to his full potential lately, and hence all eyes are on his movie with Allu Arjun.

Rathna Kumar, the associate of Kaithi director has now said that AA23 will be a proper ‘OG’ Lokesh Kanagaraj film, noting that the script is shaping up very well. He added that Lokesh wants to put his complete focus on AA23 and that he could see the fire in him this time.

If what Rathna Kumar said turns out to be true, then it’s going to be a treat for Icon Star fans. The project will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers, and features music by Anirudh. Already, the film’s announcement music video is creating ripples on social media.

May 2, 2026

Warrant on OTT: Acclaimed Tamil crime thriller series Vilangu gets an extension and streaming date

by narendhar May 2, 2026

Vilangu headlined by Vemal is regarded as one of the finest Tamil crime thriller shows in the digital space. The series was directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj for ZEE5, and it received an excellent viewership owing to solid reports. Four years after its release, Vilangu has now got an extension titled Warrant.

Prasanth Pandiyaraj serves as the showrunner and it is directed by Vignesh Natarajan. The latest update reveals that Warrant will start streaming from May 22 in Tamil.

Promotions will kickstart very soon. Vilangu was so popular that it was also remade in Kannada and Hindi as Raakshasa and Bibhishon, respectively. It remains to be seen how well Warrant can impress the audiences.

May 2, 2026

Sequel announced for this latest Telugu film with a crazy title

by narendhar May 2, 2026

Tharun Bhascker’s new film Gaayapadda Simham is now out in theatres. The film marks the directorial debut of Kasyap Sreenivas who made the popular YouTube web series ‘The Breakup Consultant.’ Gaayapadda Simham hints at a second installment with the story not yet fully concluded.

The sequel is titled ‘Porata Simham’, inspired by the popular song from the blockbuster Vikram. Even Gaayapadda Simham drew inspiration from KGF’s famous dialogue, meaning a wounded lion. We need to see when the sequel will go on floors.

Manasa Choudhary and Faria Abdullah played the female leads. JD Chakravarthy essayed the role of antagonist. The movie is jointly produced by Kalyana Chakravarthy Manthina, Bhanu Kiran Pratapa, Vijay Krishna Lingamaneni, and Umesh Bansal under the banners of Saptaswa Media Works, POV Stories, and Zee Studios.

May 2, 2026

Peddi: Team must do this immediately to reignite the box office hype

by narendhar May 2, 2026

Peddi featuring Mega Power Star Ram Charan is one of the most-awaited films from Tollywood. The sports action drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana has been postponed multiple times and is now finally set to hit the big screens on June 4. While the anticipation remains high, repeated delays have left a section of the audience slightly disappointed.

Before April, there was a constant flow of updates that helped the film maintain strong momentum for big box-office numbers. However, with multiple release date changes, the team now needs to go beyond the bare minimum to regain the king-size hype. Hence, the makers should immediately launch the theatrical trailer without any further delay.

A well-designed trailer at this point can make audiences move past the delays. Also, it takes time for the promotional asset to reach audiences across the country. PAN-India biggies and Hindi films usually release their trailers well in advance, and Peddi should follow the same route with just a month left for release.

Peddi has the potential to open well, but for the box office numbers to create pandemonium and set new records, immediate trailer launch followed by aggressive marketing will do the job.

May 2, 2026

Review: Satya’s Jetlee – A bumpy ride that works only in bits

by narendhar May 2, 2026

Movie Name : Jetlee

Release Date : May 01, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.5/5
Starring : Satya, Rhea Singha, Vennela Kishore, Ajay and others
Director : Ritesh Rana
Producers : Chiranjeevi, Hemalatha Pedamallu
Music Director : Kaala Bhairava
Cinematographer : Suresh Sarangam
Editor : Karthika Srinivas
Related Links : Trailer

Jetlee is the latest outing from director Ritesh Rana, known for his quirky brand of comedy. With Satya taking the lead this time, the film arrives with a fair bit of curiosity. Let’s see how it fares.

Story:

Pragapathi (Ajay) runs a bank that collapses under a loss of Rs. 15,000 crore. After provoking Harish Chandra (Subhalekha Sudhakar), he flees to Dubai. Agent Shivani Roy (Rhea Singha) and her team set out to bring him back to India, boarding a flight where Jetlee (Satya) is also present. However, Jetlee suddenly loses his memory. Meanwhile, an attack targets Pragapathi. What follows, along with the mystery behind Jetlee’s identity and his presence on the flight, forms the rest of the narrative.

Plus Points:

Satya once again proves why he is one of the most dependable comedians. His screen presence and timing naturally evoke laughter, and he gets a relatively substantial role here. He manages to carry the film in several portions, blending comedy with a bit of action.

Vennela Kishore gets a well written role and delivers effectively. His innocent demeanor and interactions with Satya generate consistent humour. The movie puzzle book track and his timely responses land well and add to the entertainment.

Rhea Singha is decent in her part. Harsha Chemudu is underused but manages to draw a few laughs. Ajay and the rest of the supporting cast are adequate.

The film includes meme based elements like visual inserts during TV sequences, hidden references, and QR based jokes. While these are fewer compared to the director’s earlier works, they still manage to evoke occasional smiles.

Minus Points:

The premise is fairly simple, but the execution lets it down. The writing lacks depth and freshness, relying on familiar ideas and predictable phrasing. There is a noticeable sense of repetition, with several scenes reiterating the same beats without adding anything new. At times, the narrative even contradicts itself, leading to inconsistency.

The screenplay is sluggish and uneven. Ritesh Rana attempts to balance comedy and action, but the blend does not come together effectively, resulting in a film that feels both confused and underwhelming. A tighter and more focused screenplay could have significantly improved the experience.

While Satya performs well, this is not among his best works. His character could have been explored better. In fact, many characters lack proper depth and purpose. Ritesh is known for extracting humour from every character, but that strength is largely missing here.

After a passable first half, the second half turns increasingly stretched and exhausting. The narrative drags, and the pacing dips noticeably. The climax feels forced and lacks the signature touch seen in the director’s earlier films.

Technical Aspects:

The issue lies more in the writing than the direction. Ritesh Rana’s script does not have the sharpness expected from him. The cinematography is decent and supports the setting well. Editing is a major drawback, as the film feels longer than its actual runtime due to loose narration and unnecessary scenes. Production values are acceptable, while the CG work could have been handled more convincingly. The background score works to an extent.

Verdict:

On the whole, Jetlee is a bumpy ride that works only in bits and pieces. Satya’s performance is the primary factor that keeps it afloat, but it is not enough to fully salvage the experience. The weak writing, repetitive narration, and sluggish second half weigh the film down significantly. This ends up being one of Ritesh Rana’s weaker efforts. There are other options to be entertained.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.5/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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May 2, 2026

Review: Gaayapadda Simham – Promising Premise, Underwhelming Payoff

by narendhar May 2, 2026

Movie Name : Gaayapadda Simham

Release Date : May 1, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Sree Vishnu, Tharun Bhascker,J.D.Chakravarthy,Faria Abdullah,Maanasa Choudhary,Kasyap Sreenivas,
Vishnu Oi, Harshavardhan, Subhalekha Sudhakar
Director : Kasyap Sreenivas
Producers : Kalyana Chakravarthy Manthina, Bhanu Kiran Pratapa, Vijay Krishna Lingamaneni, Umesh Kumar Bansal
Music Director : Sweekar Agasthi
Cinematographer : Vidya Sagar Chinta
Editor : Viplav Nyshadam
Related Links : Trailer

Tharun Bhascker has now come up with the comedy drama Gaayapadda Simham. The movie marks the directorial debut of Kashyap Sreenivas. The film has been promoted quite well, and let’s see how it is.

Story:

Darahas (Tharun Bhascker) and YouTuber Shalini (Faria Abdullah) meet through a matchmaking setup, and soon they decide to get married. However, Shalini gets to know that Darahas and her father IG Vijayakanth (Subhaleka Sudhakar) have known each other for a long time. When asked about the same, Vijayakanth starts narrating about Darahas’ past and his connection to gangster Brutal Dharma (JD Chakravarthy).

Plus Points:

Gayapadda Simham features one of the most bizarre and crazy plotlines from Tollywood, and this initially draws our attention into the film’s world. To be able to think something different is definitely appreciable.

Tharun Bhascker is good as Darahas, a youngster who aims to take revenge on POTUS, Donald Trump. Director Kasyap Sreenivas plays a full-length role as the hero’s friend, and he did well. Some scenes evoke decent laughs here and there.

Minus Points:

Gaayapadda Simham aims to be a wacky and eccentric entertainer, but the narrative doesn’t quite pack a punch. Apart from a handful of gags, nothing really works much.

The first half moves at a slow pace, and this part introduces the key characters and their goals, acting as a setup for the chaos and madness that we expect to come. But the way the film ends is disappointing and dull. With such a crazy idea, we expect the goofiness and quirkiness to explode in the second half, but the movie doesn’t fully tap into its potential.

Initially, Sree Vishnu’s role shows promise, and the scenes depicting his peculiar family work to an extent, but the way the character is wrapped up is very underwhelming. The ending fails to live up to the setup established at the beginning. The same goes for JD Chakravarthy’s character. The actor got very less moments to shine, and that’s about it.

The final act mostly relies on spoof comedy, and it doesn’t land as intended. Attempts to generate fun through KGF’s narrative style, and the digs at Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe don’t quite hit the mark. Female leads Manasa Choudhary and Faria Abdullah have very little to do in the narrative.

Technical Aspects:

Sweekar Agasthi’s music is okay, while cinematography by Vidya Sagar Chinta is neat. The production values are good, and editing needed more fine-tuning.

Director Kasyap Sreenivas has come up with a whimsical idea, but the presentation isn’t up to the mark to leave an impact. Very few moments click, and perhaps he should have gone ahead with wacky comedy instead of the parody approach towards the end.

Verdict:

On the whole, Gaayapadda Simham features a very interesting idea, but the execution is underwhelming, with only some scenes generating laughs. The movie promises a wacky ride initially, but the way it concludes lacks the desired impact. Tharun Bhascker did a fine job, and the second half starts well, but the film falls flat as it moves into the parody zone. Had the narrative been handled with more care, the movie would have realized its full potential.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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May 2, 2026

I am a cult Ram Charan fan says Jet Lee star Satya

by narendhar May 2, 2026

Satya has revealed that he is a huge admirer of Ram Charan. During a recent interview, the popular comedian shared that he is a cult fan of the star and even showed his mobile wallpaper featuring Ram Charan’s photo.

The gesture quickly caught the attention of fans and showcased Satya’s genuine admiration for the actor. Satya’s comments have now gone viral on social media, with many appreciating his honesty and enthusiasm as a fan.

The comedian is currently in the spotlight with the release of Jet Lee, which hit theatres today. While the film has opened to mixed responses overall, Satya’s performance has received praise from audiences.

May 2, 2026

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