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Tharun Bhascker’s Gaayappada Simham, which is slated for release this Friday, will feature spoofs of some of the biggest hits, including KGF, Salaar, Bommarillu, Arjun Reddy, and Pokiri.

It is said that the audience will only think of Gaayapadda Simham from hereafter whenever there is a discussion of parody comedy. The team is confident that the spoof episodes will offer non-stop entertainment to the viewers this hot summer.

Gaayapadda Simham marks the directorial debut of Kashyap Sreenivas. Manasa Choudhary and Faria Abdullah play the female leads. JD Chakravarthy will be seen as the 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.

Ek Din marks the Bollywood debut of the amazing actress Sai Pallavi. Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan plays the male lead, and the movie is up for release on May 1. Produced by Aamir Khan, the movie is struggling big time to generate momentum among the theatre-going audiences, with the advance bookings being disappointing.

Directed by Sunil Pandey, Ek Din’s advances surprisingly commenced a month ago, an unusual trend seen in the industry. Despite the team’s consistent efforts to take the romantic drama closer to the audience, the film didn’t manage to pique the viewer’s interest, and trade hints at an opening in the range of Rs. 1 crore to Rs. 2 crores.

The genre and limited awareness around the movie are holding it back, and to make an impact, Ek Din will have to receive highly positive reviews from the early shows. However, Aamir Khan believes that the film will find its footing slowly. Let’s see if Ek Din can turn the tide.

With the sensational romantic entertainer Baby, Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya gained craze among the youth. The duo has once again joined hands for another romantic film titled Epic, whose teaser was unveiled today. Epic is a spin-off of Aditya’s character from the much-loved Telugu series 90’s, directed by Aditya Haasan, who also helmed the web show.

Rohan Roy did a terrific job in the web show, and Anand Deverakonda played the older version. The character, now a short film director, moves to London, where he falls in love with the female lead, Kadali. The teaser is soothing, backed by pleasant music from Hesham Abdul Wahab and stunning visuals by Azeem Mohammad.

It is packed with youthful romantic elements, promising a breezy ride. While the lead pair is involved in an intimate moment, Aditya gets a video call from his parents living in India. Hero’s father, played by Shivaji, asks him where his shirt is, while the protagonist says he is exercising, giving a fun touch to the romantic teaser.

Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya are producing the movie under the banners of Sitara Entertainments and Fortune Four Studios. The movie releases this Summer.

One of the most-awaited films of Malayalam cinema, Drishyam 3, starring legendary Mohanlal, is coming to cinemas on May 21. The movie’s teaser was launched today, and it hints at a thrilling ride, highlighting the challenges Georgekutty and his family are about to face once again.

The teaser initially depicts glimpses of the first two films, where an uninvited guest poses a threat to Georgekutty’s family, and how the protagonist hurts everyone in the process of saving his kin by going to great lengths. Cut to the present, Georgekutty is seen offering his prayers to Jesus in a church where he says he is now feeling the heat, and doesn’t know who else is still watching him closely.

Then we are shown visuals of key characters in the film, followed by the release date confirmation. On the whole, the teaser maintains intrigue, without giving away the story, and effectively captures the film’s mood and tone. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, the film also stars Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil in key roles. Anil Johnson is the music composer.

Samantha’s Maa Inti Bangaram, directed by Nandini Reddy, is slated for release on May 15, but the latest trade reports suggest that the film might be pushed to June 4, the slot that became vacant after Toxic’s postponement.

The ongoing IPL 2026 season will hit a new peak during mid-May, with league matches almost nearing the end, and playoffs about to begin. Since the majority of the audience’s attention will be towards the biggest T20 league, there seems to be a growing demand among distributors of Samantha starrer to reconsider the release window.

Samanatha herself is producing the film, and the final call will be taken by her. Maa Inti Bangaram also features Gulshan Devaiah, Diganth Manchale, Gautami Tadimalla, Sreemukhi, Srilakshmi, Anjali, and Sathyaraj in key roles. Santosh Narayanan is the music composer.

Tumbbad 2, the highly anticipated sequel to one of India’s most celebrated horror films, is set to arrive in cinemas on December 3, 2027, a slot recently dominated by big-ticket entertainers. The first film was initially a flop at the box office, but over the years, it gained cult status among audiences. Later, the folk horror thriller was re-released in theatres, and the repeat run struck gold, earning over Rs. 30 crores.

The re-release instilled confidence in makers to proceed with the sequel. Aadesh Prasad, who worked as the co-director for the first film, directed the sequel headlined by Sohum Shah. Nimisha Sajayan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui play key roles. The makers state that the sequel expands on the story and scale, while staying true to the original’s tonality.

The team will blend mythology and horror elements while also exploring new layers within the story. Sohum Shah Films is co-producing Tumbbad 2 along with Jayantilal Gada’s Pen Studios. Pen Marudhar will distribute the film.

The May Day holiday is usually a prime window for new films to hit the big screen. This year, major titles such as Dhanush’s Kara, Sai Pallavi’s Ek Din, Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji, and the Mohanlal–Mammootty starrer Patriot are gearing up for release. With stars who have a strong fan base across India, expectations are naturally high for these projects.

Though Telugu releases were announced, the makers have remained silent, with Kara and Ek Din (Oka Roju) being the only exception. There have been no Telugu posters, glimpses, or even basic social media promotions to confirm these versions. This lack of visibility is puzzling, especially since the Telugu audience is known for supporting films from all languages.

At present, ticket booking platforms show no option to purchase tickets for the Telugu versions. This typically indicates that the dubbed versions may not be ready yet.

The Telugu box office is relatively open right now, with no major local releases scheduled. This could have been an ideal opportunity for these dubbed films to dominate screens and generate strong revenue. Instead, the makers appear to be missing a valuable chance to reach a wider audience.

Rashmika Mandanna is set to make a strong global impression once again as she joins the prestigious Global Anime Awards 2026 in Tokyo on May 23.

Having previously appeared at the event two years ago, she now returns in a bigger role as one of the hosts. The event, which celebrates excellence in anime, will feature an international lineup of talent, including global pop star The Weeknd.

Sharing the stage with such a renowned artist is expected to significantly enhance Rashmika’s global visibility, particularly in Japan and globally.

Known for her love for anime, Rashmika has been actively building a connection with Japanese audiences. Her recent promotions for Pushpa 2 in the region further strengthened her fan base there.