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Actor Kiran Abbavaram, who made his production debut with the village drama Thimmarajupalli TV, featuring nearly 50 newcomers, is now backing his second project. The actor unveiled the title announcement glimpse, which instantly sparked curiosity with its unusual presentation. The video zooms into a dark box containing a cat before revealing the title Hatah, leaving audiences wondering what the film has in store.

The makers further teased the intrigue with the caption, “Is the cat alive or..”, adding another layer of mystery to the glimpse. They have also described Hatah as a story audiences have never seen before, promising a genre that is unlike the usual fare. With the title, glimpse and cryptic tagline all keeping things under wraps, the project has already managed to grab attention.

Hatah is produced by Shivashankar Naidu Y and Kiran Abbavaram under the banners of Pournami Entertainments and KA Productions, respectively. Anush Gorak is handling the writing, direction and cinematography, while Kushlu Maddala, Rehman, Namritha MV and Tanuja Puttaswamy form the key cast. Jecin George is composing the music, with Akhil Chakravarthy handling the editing. More details about the film’s shoot and other aspects are expected to be revealed soon.

Ravi Teja’s latest blockbuster Irumudi, directed by Shiva Nirvana, continues its strong run at the box office. The film has already crossed the Rs. 150 crore mark worldwide, and the momentum remains intact as it marches towards another major milestone.

The film has collectively sold more than 7 million tickets across BookMyShow and District, a rare feat for a regional film. With audience demand staying strong, Irumudi is now firmly on course to cross the Rs. 200 crore worldwide gross mark, setting its sights on yet another major box-office milestone.

Backed by Mythri Movie Makers, the film features Baby Nakshatra, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sai Kumar and others in key roles. GV Prakash Kumar has composed the music, adding to the film’s appeal. With its theatrical run still going strong, all eyes are now on how far Irumudi can push its worldwide tally.

Sardaar 2 is Karthi’s next release, marking his return as the agent in PS Mithran’s directorial. Following the hit status of the first installment, the sequel has generated decent buzz.

The makers have now announced that the Telugu trailer and audio will be unveiled today at 8:15 PM. With expectations building around the sequel, it remains to be seen how the trailer shapes the buzz ahead of its theatrical release.

Set to hit screens on September 10, 2026, the movie features Malavika Mohanan as the female lead, while SJ Suryah plays the villain. Backed by Prince Pictures, the biggie is gearing up for a multilingual release, with Sam CS returning as the composer.

The pre-release event of Romanchakam took place last night, with the team gearing up for the film’s theatrical release on September 3, 2026. The romantic drama, directed by debutant Venugopal Reddy, has its premiere shows scheduled for September 2, 2026, making the release day particularly interesting for Telugu moviegoers.

At the event, producer Pranay Reddy Vanga made an interesting pitch to fans. With Panjaa 4K set for a September 2 re-release as a special birthday treat for Pawan Kalyan, he suggested that those who fail to get tickets for the re-release should head to the Romanchakam premiere shows instead. The light-hearted remark has added a fun twist to the film’s promotions.

Presented by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and produced by Pranay Reddy Vanga, Romanchakam stars Sumanth Prabhas and Ananthika Sanilkumar in the lead roles. Vasuki Vaibhav took care of the music.

The box office is really heating up, and we never know which movie will gain attention and which one will bite the dust. However, the situation for Toxic appears to be worsening with each passing day.

The film registered 218.18K tickets sold on day 5, Sunday, on BookMyShow. But remember, Toxic is a pan-Indian movie, and the real surprise is that films like Ravi Teja’s Irumudi, the lesser-known Hanuman Ansh, and Malayalam sensation Bethlehem Kudumba Unit are selling more tickets.

Here are the numbers:

Irumudi – 281.52K (Day 10)
Hanuman Ansh – 248.33K (Day 24)
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit – 231.02K (Day 10)
Toxic — 218.18K (Day 5)

These numbers speak loudly. Toxic is going to struggle as it moves forward, especially after failing to get a major boost from the weekend. Meanwhile, strong word of mouth and solid content have helped the regional films shine at the box office.

The Monday test will therefore be crucial for the Yash-led film. Its performance on Monday should give us a much clearer indication of where Toxic is headed and whether it can stabilise its theatrical run.

Meanwhile, the regional films continue to fly high at the box office, proving once again that scale and star power do not always guarantee sustained audience attention.

Popular anchor and actress Varshini Sounderajan is reportedly set to enter Bigg Boss Telugu 10. Her name has been going viral as one of the celebrity contestants, although the makers are yet to officially confirm her entry.

Varshini is a familiar face among Telugu television audiences, having hosted several shows. She has also acted in films and web series, building a strong fan following over the years.

Reports also claim that she could be the highest-paid celebrity contestant this season, though this information is not officially confirmed.

Her energetic personality, popularity, and glamour quotient could add plenty of entertainment to the milestone tenth season. Stay tuned for more.

Suhas is confident that Mandaadi will be a game-changing film in his career. The actor plays the antagonist in the upcoming sea adventure drama, which stars Soori in the lead role.

The film is directed by Mathimaran Pugazhenthi and has Vetrimaaran associated as the creative producer. The recently released teaser has already created interest with its raw visuals, action, and rugged setting.

For Suhas, the film also marks his entry into Tamil cinema. His character Puli is expected to be a strong antagonist, putting him directly against Soori’s character.

With Soori’s recent success as a lead, Vetrimaaran’s backing, and Suhas playing a powerful negative role, expectations are high. Stay tuned for more.

Music composer GV Prakash Kumar has made a strong statement about Ravi Teja’s latest film Irumudi. In a recent interview, he said that Irumudi’s success has shocked the Telugu film industry.

GV Prakash also added that the impact of Irumudi is comparable to the success of Tamil films like Amaran and Asuran. His comments highlight just how unexpectedly the Ravi Teja starrer has performed.

Irumudi has indeed enjoyed a strong theatrical run, with the Telugu version driving most of its collections, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The film crossed the ₹150 crore worldwide mark and continues to show strong momentum in its second week. GV Prakash’s music is one of the biggest highlights.

Popular television actress Debjani Modak, known for her roles in Ennenno Janmala Bandham and Satyabhama, is reportedly set to enter Bigg Boss Telugu 10.

The Bengali actress became familiar to Telugu television audiences through her performances and has built a strong following despite initially not knowing the language.

According to reports, Debjani has been confirmed as one of the contestants for the upcoming season. Her possible entry is expected to add glamour and entertainment to the show.

Reports also suggest that she may receive around ₹4 lakh per week for participating in the reality show. Bigg Boss Telugu 10 is scheduled to premiere on September 6, with Nagarjuna returning as the host.