Kavuri Sambasiva Rao passed away at the age of 82 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad. He served as a Lok Sabha Congress MP five times and also worked as a Union Minister in 2013. Sambasiva Rao hailed from Dosapadu village in Pedaparupudi mandal. He was active in United Andhra agitation.

The Andhra Pradesh government has requested Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate the newly constructed Bhogapuram Airport. Reliable sources revealed that a request has been made to the Prime Minister to allocate time for the inauguration ceremony on either July 5 or 8, or August 17 or 19.

Nara Lokesh advised his cabinet colleagues to be fully prepared for the local body elections. He instructed all ministers to remain available at the party office. On Friday, he held a meeting with several ministers. Lokesh made it clear that, regardless of other engagements, every minister must be available at the party office on their designated day.

TVK Party President Vijay starring Jana Nayagan is leaked even before the release. Vijay did not respond to a question regarding the leak of the movie. Upon arriving in Chennai after concluding his election campaign in Karaikudi, Sivaganga district, he walked away in silence as reporters posed questions to him on the matter.

TDP has started scouting for a venue to host its annual conclave, the Mahanadu in Uttarandhra. For Mahanadu, sites were inspected in various locations, including Nathavalasa (Vizianagaram Parliamentary Constituency), Paidibhimavaram (Etcherla Assembly Constituency), Picini Road–Pativadipalem (Ranasthalam Mandal), and Singavaram (Denkada Mandal, Nellimarla Assembly Constituency).

Reports suggest that Pawan Kalyan was approached for a cameo in Jailer 2 but he declined the offer. Similarly, Nandamuri Balakrishna was also considered for a special appearance, yet he is not part of the project. This update has disappointed fans who expected multistar moments in the sequel after the first film’s success.

Ram Pothineni‘s next will be with Tamil Director, Logi Vignesh, an associate of Lokesh Kanagaraj. The movie will be produced by Krishna Pothineni, Ram‘s Brother who previously bankrolled Vunnadi Okate Zindagi. The other cast and crew will be finalized in a couple of weeks.

Excitement builds as reports suggest Dewald Brevis could return against Delhi Capitals, while MS Dhoni is likely to feature versus Kolkata Knight Riders on April 14. These potential comebacks come as a major boost for their teams, raising anticipation among fans eager to see both stars back in action.

In the wake of Active Producers rejecting Percentage System, Telangana Chamber asserts it will permit the screening of films only with percentage-based revenue sharing. It has demanded that a final decision be reached by April 30. Meanwhile, Telangana Film Exhibitors Association announced that it is contemplating shutting down single-screen theaters starting May 1 if the percentage-based share is not provided.

Telangana High Court issued Key Directives on Drunk Driving Cases. According to that, the police do not have the authority to seize a vehicle. The vehicle must be handed over to relatives or friends. If no one is present at the spot, they must be contacted by phone and summoned.

Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi expressed concern over the leak of Jananayagan, calling it unfortunate and harmful to the film industry. He stressed that cinema runs on trust, hard work, and collective dreams. Urging responsibility, he asked audiences to respect creative efforts and stand united against piracy, backing the film’s team.

In a key development, a Kerala court has granted bail to filmmaker Renjith Balkrishnan in the sexual assault case. Earlier, the court had reserved its verdict after hearing arguments from both prosecution and defense. The case stems from allegations by an actor, with the director denying charges. Further legal proceedings in the matter are expected.

Sai Dharam Tej's next with KA Directors for MSVPG Producer Sahu Garapati was announced recently. The casting for the film is going on and Manasa Varanasi is the frontrunner to pair up with the Mega Hero. Discussions are going on and the team will take a final call very soon.

The Telangana High Court has granted one-week anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case linked to allegations against Assam CM’s wife. The court allowed him time to approach the appropriate jurisdictional court. The FIR involves claims of multiple passports and foreign assets, which Khera says are politically motivated.

WhatsApp is facing fresh global scrutiny after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov called its encryption the “biggest consumer fraud in history,” while Elon Musk said users “can’t trust” the platform. The criticism comes amid a lawsuit alleging Meta allows message access despite end-to-end encryption claims. Meta has strongly denied all allegations, insisting WhatsApp remains fully protected.

Madras High Court has dismissed petitions seeking to halt the screening of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge until the completion of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The court observed no valid grounds for stopping the release and allowed the film to proceed without restrictions. The verdict brings major relief to the makers and ensures uninterrupted theatrical streaming across theatres in Tamil Nadu.

Regional aviation in Andhra Pradesh gets a major boost as FLY91 introduces a new daily flight between Vijayawada and Hyderabad from April 10. The ATR-72 service aims to strengthen business and travel connectivity between the two cities. The route will later expand to multiple frequencies, improving fast, affordable regional air access and boosting trade, tourism, and passenger convenience.

A Kollywood production house’s official social media handle has reportedly been compromised, raising suspicion of a possible cyber attack. Early reports suggest the account may have been taken over by hackers linked to Iran, though there is no official confirmation yet. The unusual content and activity sparked confusion among fans and industry followers. Authorities and cyber security teams are expected to investigate the inc

Dacoit starts on a strong technical note with solid work across departments. The love story begins well but soon loses grip with less engaging moments. Things improve as it approaches the interval. Adivi Sesh and Mrunal fit their roles nicely. The film now depends heavily on a powerful second half to meet expectations.

From April 10, toll plazas across Delhi and other major highways will stop accepting cash payments. Only FASTag and UPI transactions will be allowed for toll collection. The move aims to speed up traffic flow, reduce congestion, and push India further towards a fully digital payment system on highways nationwide.

Youngster Mukul Choudhary credited MS Dhoni as his biggest inspiration after a match-winning finish in LSG vs KKR match. Batting in the same position, Mukul revealed he learned by watching Dhoni’s calm finishing skills. He dedicated his heroic knock to the legend, calling it a dream moment in his rising career.