Some distributors are reportedly pressuring the makers to avoid premiere shows and limit the ticket price hike to not more than ₹50 for Ustaad Bhagat Singh in AP. They believe excessive hikes and early premieres could affect regular box-office collections. However, there is no official confirmation from the makers yet.

Film chambers from the four South Indian industries to held a key meeting on Wednesday to discuss a common policy for OTT releases. The focus was on implementing an eight week window between theatrical release and streaming platforms. Producers, distributors and exhibitors will discuss the impact on theatres and revenue before arriving at a possible consensus on the proposed OTT release gap.

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai’s compensation has once again grabbed global attention after reports revealed a huge surge in his pay package. With stock awards and bonuses included, the total value runs into hundreds of millions of dollars. The staggering figure triggered widespread discussion online, with many joking that the amount is big enough to buy a small country.

A non bailable warrant has reportedly been issued against Lakshmi Durga, wife of YSRCP leader Anantha Babu, in the murder case of his former driver Subrahmanyam. Investigators said she was named as the second accused for allegedly helping in the crime and tampering with evidence. The case created a major sensation in Andhra Pradesh politics.

Actor Kamal Haasan, founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam, posted a strong message addressed to Donald Trump, the President of the United States. He said India is a free and sovereign nation that does not take orders from foreign countries. Stressing mutual respect between nations, Kamal Haasan wished the people of United States peace and prosperity.

Allu Arjun celebrated 15 years of marriage with wife Allu Sneha Reddy with a grand surprise. The Icon Star reportedly gifted her a brand new Mercedes Benz car worth around Rs 1.5 crore as an anniversary present. The thoughtful gesture celebrating their journey of love and togetherness quickly went viral, with fans showering the couple with warm wishes.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, announced several welfare promises for women in Tamil Nadu. He said that if his party forms the government, women will receive Rs 2500 every month. The party also promised 8 grams of gold for girls’ marriage, free bus travel, six free gas cylinders each year, and sanitary pads through ration shops.

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologized to neighbouring countries for recent missile and drone attacks during the ongoing Middle East conflict. He said Iran has no intention of targeting regional nations and announced that Tehran will stop strikes against neighbours unless they attack Iran first. The statement is seen as an attempt to reduce tensions in the region.

Thalapathy Vijay’s wife Sangeeta approached the Chengalpattu family court again amid their ongoing divorce proceedings. In her latest petition, Sangeeta requested permission to continue staying in their Chennai marital home, alleging that Vijay is trying to push her out through legal means. She stated she had always taken care of the family and asked the court to intervene until the divorce case is finalized.

At the wedding celebrations of Allu Sirish, an interesting guest caught attention. YSRCP former MLA Shilpa Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy, who is known to be a close friend of Allu Arjun, attended the event. Their friendship earlier made headlines when Allu Arjun visited Nandyal during elections to support him. The actor had then clarified that he went there purely to support a personal friend.

SPECIAL AWARDS

NTR National Film Award – Indian Film Artist (Male): Konidela Chiranjeevi

Paidi Jairaj Film Award – Indian Film Personality: Kamal Hasan

The Iranian warship IRIS Lavan arrived at Kochi Port on the 4th of this month. The vessel came to India to participate in an international naval review. Authorities made special arrangements at the Kochi Naval Base to host the 183 crew members who arrived onboard the warship.

Telangana Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy is set to inaugurate a global VFX and technology hub of Netflix in Hyderabad on March 12. The facility, located in HITEC City, will focus on post-production, animation, and visual effects for global content. The new centre is expected to create job opportunities and strengthen Hyderabad’s position as a growing global hub for media technology and digital content.

As per national media reports, the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder has been increased by ₹60, effective March 7. The cost of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has also gone up by ₹115 from today. The latest hike is expected to impact household budgets as well as restaurants and small businesses that rely on commercial gas cylinders.

Jio Studios is planning paid premieres for Dhurandhar 2 from March 18 at 5 PM, ahead of Ustaad Bhagath Singh premieres at 10 PM. With a 3 hour 40 minute runtime limiting shows, ticket hikes up to 25% are being considered. However, makers are undecided about price hikes for Telugu states due to permission issues, especially in Telangana. A final decision is awaited.

Janhvi Kapoor celebrated her 29th birthday with a spiritual visit to Tirumala Temple. She walked barefoot along the Alipiri footpath from Tirupati with family members. Fans admired her devotion, while teams of upcoming films Peddi and Devara shared posters celebrating her birthday and film appearances.

In a relief to cinema audiences, the Telangana High Court has suspended GO 121 issued by the Government of Telangana regarding parking charges at single screen theatres. With this order, theatres across Telangana will not be allowed to collect separate parking fees from moviegoers for now. The decision came after concerns were raised that additional parking charges were burdening audiences visiting cinemas.

Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni Konidela attended the wedding of Allu Sirish and Nayanika, extending their heartfelt wishes to the newly married couple. The couple’s presence added charm to the grand celebration, which saw family members, close friends and film personalities gathering to bless the bride and groom.

Chandrababu Naidu will travel to New Delhi on Saturday to attend the prestigious Raisina Dialogue 2026. The event, organised by Observer Research Foundation and India’s External Affairs Ministry, will see participation from 110 countries. Chandrababu will speak about technology, governance, digital services and Andhra Pradesh’s manufacturing vision.

Revanth Reddy attended the wedding ceremony of Allu Sirish in Hyderabad on Friday. The Chief Minister greeted the couple and extended his blessings during the celebrations. The wedding event was attended by several political leaders, film personalities, and close family members, making it a grand and memorable occasion for the Allu family