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Currently, Mega Power Star Ram Charan is busy with the shoot of the sports action drama Peddi. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film has been postponed from April 30, with no clarity on the new release date.

Recently, Charan did a photoshoot for Esquire, and the actor shared pictures from it on his Instagram profile. In the comments section, Buchi Babu Sana wrote, “Sir one more chance plzzzzz.” The reply has gone viral on social media, with fans loving the bond and comfort between the actor and director.

Will we get to see Ram Charan in Buchi Babu’s direction once again after Peddi? Only time will tell. Coming to Peddi, the film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead and is produced by Vriddhi Cinemas, with music composed by A. R. Rahman.

Hum Tum director Kunal Kohli has made a startling revelation, stating that some of the biggest directors in the industry wanted Dhurandhar to fail. Starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar raised the bar for spy action thrillers in Indian cinema. The film has also created history by becoming the first Indian franchise to earn over Rs. 3000 crores worldwide.

In a conversation with The Indian Express Screen, Kunal said, “Even when the industry doesn’t support a film, the film still works. Nobody supported Dhurandhar. The biggest directors I spoke to on the phone said: ‘Monday ko baith jayegi.’ Monday ko aur chal gayi.”

The Fanaa director further added that the industry didn’t expect Border 2 to succeed either. He stated that many believed the film would crash in the second week, but it went on to collect over Rs. 300 crores. “It’s done Rs. 300 crores plus! What are you saying?! That’s a blockbuster. End of discussion. It doesn’t matter if the industry supports you or not,” he concluded.

Dhanush is gearing up to entertain audiences with his upcoming film Kara, which is set to be released on April 30. Currently, the actor is busy promoting it. He also has a project with Lubber Pandhu director Tamilarasan Pachamuthu.

Rukmini Vasanth was roped in as the female lead. However, as per the latest buzz in Kollywood circles, she is no longer part of the project as she has complications allocating dates. It is said that the Sandalwood actress has allotted bulk dates to NTR–Prashanth Neel’s film, which is creating scheduling conflicts for the Dhanush-starrer.

The buzz further suggests that the team is now considering Sara Arjun as the leading lady, replacing Rukmini Vasanth. If true, this would mark another big step in Sara Arjun’s career, as she is fresh off the success of Dhurandhar.

Adivi Sesh’s latest release, Dacoit, is having a decent run at the box office. Despite mixed reviews, the film is holding reasonably well, and with the Ambedkar Jayanti holiday today, domestic bookings have witnessed a surge.

North America has been the biggest contributor to Dacoit, and here the movie has crossed the $1 million mark. Dacoit is the fastest film of Sesh to achieve this milestone. Lately, even some biggies missed out on the $1 million club, but Dacoit proved the kind of goodwill Adivi Sesh enjoys among the audiences.

Overall, Dacoit is the third film of Adivi Sesh to go past this landmark. Directed by Shaniel Deo, the film stars Mrunal Thakur as the female lead and is produced by Supriya Yarlagadda. The breakeven is valued at $1.1 million and the movie will cross it comfortably.

After facing multiple delays since January 2026, Jana Nayagan suffered a setback as the whole film were leaked online, with six individuals reportedly taken in for investigation. Touted as Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, the project has been under pressure due to ongoing release hurdles.

Now, a fresh wave of positive buzz is gaining momentum. According to Tamil media reports, the long-delayed censor certification is expected to be cleared tomorrow. The makers are planning for an April 30, 2026 release, subject to approval, and fans are eagerly awaiting an official confirmation.

Directed by H Vinoth, the film stars Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, and Bobby Deol, with cameo appearances by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Nelson, and others. Music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The film will also release in Telugu as Jana Nayakudu.

Srinivasa Mangapuram marks the debut film of Jayakrishna Ghattamaneni, grandson of Superstar Krishna and nephew of Mahesh Babu. Rasha Thadani, daughter of Raveena Tandon, is playing the heroine, and the project marks her Tollywood debut.

Directed by talented filmmaker Ajay Bhupathi, the movie has generated good buzz ever since its announcement. After launching the character posters, the team decided to launch the first video asset. The film’s teaser will be out at 6 PM tomorrow, and the same was conveyed through a fresh poster featuring the protagonist.

We will get an idea of what the film is about with the teaser. Legendary Mohan Babu plays the antagonist. Industry stalwart Ashwini Dutt is presenting the film, while P Kiran is bankrolling it. GV Prakash Kumar is composing the tunes.

Recently, star hero NTR treated fans to his new avatar, sporting a heavier physique and a chiselled look for his upcoming film with Prashanth Neel. The movie, tentatively titled Dragon, is currently in the production phase.

While fans await a birthday treat from the makers, a crazy rumor about the biggie is doing the rounds on social media. According to the buzz, Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has been approached for a key role in this heavyweight action drama. Earlier, Alia shared screen space with NTR in RRR, where she was paired opposite Ram Charan.

If she comes on board for Dragon, it will further boost the film’s hype in North India. Rukmini Vasanth plays the female lead. The film is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts. Ravi Basrur is the music composer.

With his debut film, Little Hearts, Mouli attained a solid reputation as he impressed youth audiences with his simple yet relatable performance. His journey from YouTube to the big screen is definitely inspiring.

All eyes are now on the actor’s next, and the latest buzz on social media suggests that Mouli’s next is titled Donga Na Kodukulu. Going by the speculated title, it looks like the young actor is coming up with yet another comedy-drama, aligning with his strengths.

Tollywood top production house Mythri Movie Makers is expected to bankroll this project. An official confirmation is awaited. Stay tuned to 123telugu.com for instant movie updates.

Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and headlined by Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, created a rampage at the box office. None expected such mammoth numbers since the film featured new faces. It is one of the biggest hits in terms of return on investment.

According to the latest report in Variety India, Ahaan Panday will once again team up with Mohit Suri for a romantic drama that will be produced by Yash Raj Films, the banner that backed Saiyaara as well.

The report mentioned, “Suri finished writing the plot for his new film, a rom-com with an older guy and a younger girl. But that didn’t work out with the actor he had in mind. It was Aditya Chopra who suggested he make another rom-com with Ahaan. Since his second film is an action film in which he plays a gangster, the producer felt that the duo returning with romance is something the audience will lap up.”

Mohit Suri is said to be making changes to the script in a way that suits Ahaan Panday. The romantic entertainer is expected to go on floors by the end of 2026.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, the upcoming Bollywood romantic entertainer, has been trolled for the usage of AI in its first-look teaser. The movie stars Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles. The release schedule of the film was changed multiple times, and it is finally arriving in cinemas on May 22.

To commence the promotions, the movie team launched the first-look teaser, in which AI was used extensively to make two babies converse. This move by the team didn’t sit well with netizens, who feel that the usage of AI depicts the laziness of filmmakers in creating content.

They are also of the opinion that AI slop will cause more harm to the industry and that it should be restricted immediately in films. The film is directed by David Dhawan and produced by Ramesh Taurani of Tips Films.