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After the success of Hi Nanna (2023), young filmmaker Shouryuv has teamed up with Vijay Deverakonda for his second project, tentatively titled VD x Shouryuv. The film’s pooja ceremony was held today, with Nani being the major highlight of the event.

The Natural Star attended the launch in Hyderabad and gave the clap for the muhurtam shot on Vijay Deverakonda, making it a memorable moment for fans. His presence added significant buzz to the project and their pics have now been swirling on the internet.

The film is said to be a romantic period action drama, with regular shooting set to begin soon. Shouryuv reunites with Vyra Entertainments and Hesham Abdul Wahab, while Alejandro Martinez and Praveen Antony are handling cinematography and editing, respectively.

Peddi, starring Mega Power Star Ram Charan, has been pushed to June 2026 against its release plan of April 30. The shoot is yet to be wrapped, and the pending post-production work left the team with no option but to postpone.

Frame X VFX, which worked on Ram Charan starrer, told Variety India that a few minutes of footage from wrestling portions took them a significant time. The team worked on 4-5 minutes of VFX in the sports action drama, but that took them three months to complete.

Nilesh, who heads the company, said, “This was also time-consuming, despite the limited duration our team worked on. VFX work is always per frame, so the calculation is that there are 1440 frames per minute. The cost of work will, therefore, vary based on the scope of enhancements done in each frame.”

This update should indeed make fans happy, as the team is dedicating sufficient time to the VFX with an aim to offer the best possible experience to the audience without any compromise. Produced by Vriddhi Cinemas, Peddi stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. AR Rahman is the music composer.

Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge is continuing its strong run at the box office. In its fifth weekend, the film earned Rs. 13.5 crores nett, indicating a sustained momentum. The global total now stands at Rs. 1783 crores gross and will soon breach the Rs. 1800 crore mark.

So far, Dhurandhar 2 earned Rs. 1153 crores nett in India, which is inclusive of all versions. The spy action entertainer held its ground firmly despite the new release Bhooth Bangla taking away the majority of the screens.

In international markets alone, Dhurandhar: The Revenge amassed Rs. 423 crores gross, and one must note the film is banned in the Gulf countries, which is a massive contributor to Bollywood flicks. Jio Studios & B62 Studios’ production continues to roar at the ticket windows despite being so deep into the run.

Tollywood bigwig Megastar Chiranjeevi continues to stand out not just for his cinematic legacy but also for his generosity toward the Telugu film industry.

In the past week, he extended financial support for critical medical treatments of industry members. He contributed Rs. 10.5 lakh for makeup artist Sivanath’s heart surgery and personally visited him in the hospital. He also donated Rs. 9.5 lakh to fund a bypass surgery for the wife of his former manager, KV Narasaiahh.

Beyond individual assistance, Chiranjeevi has also supported the wider film community. He recently donated Rs. 10 lakh to charitable trusts and Rs. 5 lakh to the Telugu Film Journalists’ Association.

Through these consistent efforts, Chiranjeevi continues to demonstrate that his commitment to the industry goes beyond cinema, reinforcing his reputation as a dependable and compassionate figure.

Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi congratulated Puri Jagannadh for completing 26 years in cinema, sharing a message on X on April 20, 2026, and appreciating his journey and impact.

He wrote, “What a journey it has been for this Man 26 years in cinema is not just a milestone, it’s a legacy built with courage, conviction, and a fearless voice. Dear Puri sir, it was an absolute pleasure working with you on SLUMDOG – 33 Temple Road.”

He added, “As actors, we always look for directors who trust us and push us beyond our comfort zones and you do that effortlessly. I believe this will be remembered as a very special film for all of us involved. Wishing you continued success and many more years of impactful storytelling. Respect always.”

Slumdog – 33 Temple Road is their first collaboration and is a gritty action entertainer made as a pan Indian film. It will release in multiple languages and features Tabu, Samyuktha Menon, VTV Ganesh, and Duniya Vijay. Shooting is complete, and release details are awaited.

Hit director Atlee and his wife Priya have welcomed a baby girl. The filmmaker shared the happy news a day after the Raaka actress Deepika Padukone announced her second pregnancy.

The couple had first announced the pregnancy in January 2026, and Atlee revealed the arrival of their baby in a unique way. The announcement was made from the perspective of their firstborn, Meer, sharing that he now has a baby sister. Interestingly, Deepika Padukone had also announced her pregnancy in a similar manner.

Celebrities including Samantha, Kajal Aggarwal, Ananya Panday, Nisha Aggarwal, and others congratulated the couple on the new addition to their family.

On the professional front, Atlee is currently working on Raaka starring Allu Arjun. The film is being shot in Mumbai, and its recently released first look has generated significant buzz, raising expectations around the project.