The Enforcement Directorate’s ongoing investigation into the promotion of online betting platforms is now drawing some of the biggest names in Telugu cinema. The probe, triggered by a Cyberabad police FIR naming 29 celebrities, is examining whether actors and influencers knowingly endorsed illegal betting apps to their large audiences. On …

As the promotions for Coolie pick up pace ahead of its August 14 release, director Lokesh Kanagaraj has been actively engaging with the media. The Rajinikanth-starrer is one of the most anticipated releases of the year, not just for its massive cast, featuring names like Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Soubin …

In 2013, Raanjhanaa released to strong reactions for its emotional ending. The film marked Dhanush’s Bollywood debut and was directed by Aanand L. Rai. More than a decade later, the film is in the news again, but not for its original version. On August 1, 2025, a Tamil-dubbed version called …

Talks between the Telugu Film Industry Employees’ Federation and producers have been going on for weeks without resolution. The main issue is the Federation’s demand for a 30% wage hike across all 24 departments it represents, from technical crews to daily wage workers. On August 3, the Federation announced that …

It’s become increasingly common for songs released during promotions to get dropped from the final theatrical version of films. Whether it’s runtime, flow, or technical delays, here are a few notable tracks that were edited out, at least in the initial release. Hridayam Lopala – Kingdom The first single from …

The ongoing dispute between the Telugu Film Industry Employees’ Federation and film producers has entered a new phase. While wage discussions have been going on for weeks, the Federation recently announced that all shoots under its scope would stop from August 4 unless producers implement a 30% wage hike. In …

When War 2 was announced, the buzz centered not just on the star power of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR but also on a much-anticipated dance face-off between the two superstars. The makers have now confirmed a high-energy dance sequence featuring Hrithik and Jr NTR, set to release in a …

Animated films in India have mostly found their audience on Television and digital platforms, with only a few managing moderate success in theaters. Titles like Hanuman (2005) and Roadside Romeo (2008) performed decently but didn’t make big box office waves. While international animated films like Incredibles 2 and Frozen 2 …

Kantara, the Kannada-language film that released in 2022, surprised many by emerging as one of the biggest commercial successes in Indian cinema that year. Made on a relatively modest budget, the film turned into a massive box office hit and gained popularity across language barriers, especially for its rooted storytelling …

The re-release of Raanjhanaa, the 2013 romantic drama that marked Dhanush’s Bollywood debut, has sparked a heated debate after an AI-generated alternate ending went viral online. Originally directed by Aanand L. Rai and featuring Sonam Kapoor and Swara Bhasker, the film had earned praise for its emotional climax, where Dhanush’s …

For the past several weeks, the Telugu Film Industry Employees’ Federation has been in discussions with producers over a proposed wage hike. The Federation represents 24 different categories of workers in the film industry, from technical crew to production staff. Talks between both sides have been ongoing, but a final …

Kingdom, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, released in theatres on Thursday. Known for Jersey and Malli Raava, Gowtam was absent from the film’s promotions due to last-minute work on the final cut. Now, after the release, he has started interacting with the media, addressing both feedback and the film’s future. From …