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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.

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.”

AI technology, while opening up new possibilities, is increasingly being misused to target public figures with fabricated and objectionable content. The latest to face such abuse is Arjun Reddy fame Shalini Pandey, after a fake AI-generated video of the actress surfaced online and was widely circulated as genuine. The incident has now prompted Shalini to break her silence and address the issue directly.

Taking to Instagram, Shalini made it clear that the video is “completely fabricated and does not depict me.” Calling it “deeply disturbing” to see technology being misused to target and harm individuals, especially women, she strongly condemned the abuse and stressed that “such misuse of technology should never be normalised.”

Shalini also urged people who come across the video to “not share, forward, download, or engage with it,” instead asking them to report it immediately. She further appealed to everyone to be “responsible and mindful” and help stop its circulation rather than giving the fabricated content further reach.

Her response comes amid growing concerns over AI-generated deepfakes involving actresses, with Mrunal Thakur, Shruti Haasan, Rashmika Mandanna, Tabu and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan among those who have previously spoken out against such misuse.

Tollywood is witnessing a new celebrity pairing, with Balagam actress Kavya Kalyanram confirming her relationship with music composer Kaala Bhairava, son of veteran composer MM Keeravani.

Rumours about the two being together had been doing the rounds for some time, and Kavya has now put an end to the speculation with a heartfelt Instagram post.

Sharing a carousel of pictures with Bhairava, Kavya wrote, “Life update: I found my Yellow Paper Daisy. Some people come into our lives and make us feel like we are God’s favourite child! And when the right person walks in, rose-tinted glasses are not such a bad thing.”

She further added, “Thank you for lighting up my most mundane days and making me feel like the luckiest girl ever. Here’s to many, many more years of you knowing that I want that Diet Coke even after I said no!”

The post has since drawn warm wishes from friends, colleagues and fans, who congratulated the couple on their relationship.

With Kavya and Kaala Bhairava making their bond public, there is now considerable curiosity around their next steps, including whether and when they plan to make any announcement about marriage.

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s next, tentatively referred to as NBK111, is gearing up for a major update. Despite his recent injury, the star actor is set to return to the sets, with Gopichand Malineni at the helm. The project has already created considerable curiosity, and fans are now waiting to see what the makers have in store.

The wait is almost over. Vriddhi Cinemas has announced that a special update will arrive on September 6, 2026. While the details remain under wraps, there is strong speculation that the team could unveil the film’s title along with its release date. Adding fuel to the buzz, reports suggest that December 24, 2026 has been locked for the theatrical release.

If that date holds, Balakrishna’s film could face a major Christmas clash with Nagarjuna’s King 100, his milestone film. The competition does not end there, with Shah Rukh Khan’s King, Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three also locked for the Christmas window, making December a fiercely packed box-office season

Kajal Aggarwal is paired with Balakrishna in the film, while Thaman S is composing the music. The project has also locked ZEE5 as its official streaming partner. For now, all eyes are on September 6, when the makers are expected to finally clear the air on the title, release date and other key details.

Ravi Teja’s Irumudi continues to surprise the trade with its strong box-office run. After opening to a blockbuster response, the film has now achieved another impressive milestone in the Nizam region, further strengthening its position at the ticket windows.

In just 10 days, Irumudi has reportedly crossed a Rs. 40 crore share in Nizam, with around Rs. 4.5 crore coming on Sunday alone. That makes it a remarkable feat for a regional film, especially without a major holiday advantage or ticket price hikes. Despite competition from new releases, Irumudi has held its ground and continues to rake in solid numbers, with the Rs. 200 crore worldwide mark now firmly in sight.

Directed by Shiva Nirvana and backed by Mythri Movie Makers, the emotional drama features Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sai Kumar and Baby Nakshatra in key roles. GV Prakash Kumar’s music has also added to the film’s appeal.

Aaya Sher, the first song from Nani’s upcoming film The Paradise, has gone beyond expectations, clocking more than 200 million views. Composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the track has struck a chord with listeners, with its energetic flavour, catchy lyrics and Nani’s hook step becoming major talking points.

The song recently created a stir in New Jersey, where Anirudh performed it as part of his ongoing musical tour in the US. The crowd joined the star composer, singing along and matching the energy of the track. The moment got even bigger when Nani joined Anirudh on stage and danced to Aaya Sher, sending the packed gathering into a frenzy. The clips are now going viral on social media.

The Paradise has already built strong buzz with its songs and teaser, while the much-awaited trailer is expected to take the excitement a notch higher.

Produced by SLV Cinemas and directed by Srikanth Odela, the film features Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu, Tanikella Bharani and others, with Keerthy Suresh appearing in the special song Yeshanagula. The film is slated for release on September 26, 2026, and expectations continue to soar.