Hero Rajinikanth praised Vijay for his political success, saying he achieved something bigger than legendary leaders M. G. R and N. T. R. Rajinikanth said Vijay’s independent win against both national BJP and major Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu surprised and impressed him. Watch Here

The CBI arrested three people from Rajasthan’s Sikar in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. Investigators revealed that one accused allegedly paid Rs 10 lakh to get the leaked paper for his son. However, the student reportedly scored only 107 marks out of 720. The agency is now searching for him while probing a wider network linked to nearly 150 students.

Peddi production designer Avinash Kolla shared how deeply the script of Peddi impacted him. He revealed that he was emotionally shaken for nearly 25 mins after hearing the narration. Kolla considers it one of the greatest stories of his career, predicting it will hold a truly special place. Watch here

A surprising dubbing update from Peddi is now exciting fans. Balu, the artist who gave the Telugu voice for Munna Bhaiya in Mirzapur, has reportedly dubbed for the character Ram Bujji in the film. He has completed his dubbing work, adding more curiosity around the much awaited Ram Charan starrer.

A major fire broke out in the B-1 coach of the Delhi-bound Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express near Kota, Rajasthan, on Sunday morning. Railway staff quickly evacuated dozens of passengers and detached the affected coach. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Train movement was briefly disrupted as rescue and safety operations continued. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

Vehicle owners are facing yet another fuel price burden as CNG rates have been increased again. Just two days after a ₹2 hike per kilogram, authorities announced a fresh ₹1 increase on Sunday. The repeated revisions are expected to impact daily commuters and commercial transport users significantly.

June 10 could turn into a celebration for NBK fans as major updates from his next two films are expected. Buzz suggests the first glimpse and title reveal of his film with Gopichand Malineni may be unveiled, while the project with Koratala Siva could also surprise fans with a special glimpse along with anirudh music.

Petbasheerabad police produced Bandi Bhagirath, who was arrested in connection with a POCSO case, before Medchal Magistrate who remanded him to judicial custody for 14 days. Subsequently, he was shifted to Cherlapally Jail. Prior to this, SIT officials interrogated him for over two hours. He underwent medical examinations at the Medchal Government Hospital before being brought to the court.

Ram Charan’s upcoming film Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has reportedly applied for censor certification with a runtime of 189 minutes, which is 3 hours and 9 minutes. The lengthy duration has sparked discussion among audiences, raising curiosity about the film’s scale, storytelling and theatrical experience ahead of release.

Peddi director Buchi Babu Sana addressed the five-year gap following his blockbuster debut, Uppena. He shared that while an assistant director often takes 8 to 10 years to direct their first film, taking five years for a second project is completely normal. He mentioned that financial factors and script perfection contributed to the timeline [00:30].

Producer Dil Raju came forward to support senior actress Pavala Shyamala, who is undergoing treatment at a Kukatpally hospital. Doctors revealed she is suffering from gallbladder complications, high abdominal creatinine levels, and heart related issues. Dil Raju personally spoke to doctors and assured full financial support for her treatment until she recovers completely.

The upcoming DRAGON glimpse featuring NTR and directed by Neel has grabbed attention with its unexpected runtime of 4 minutes and 35 seconds. Fans are excited as the special video is expected to drop on May 20, coinciding with NTR’s birthday, promising a powerful cinematic surprise and massive hype worldwide.

Kamal Haasan met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay in Chennai, according to a widely shared statement. He congratulated him and discussed development plans for the state. The actor-politician also highlighted challenges faced by the Tamil film industry and submitted six key requests seeking government support and cooperation for future growth and stability reported online statement.

The Andhra Pradesh government has dismissed reports about the closure of Vijayawada International Airport as completely false. Officials confirmed that the new ₹611.80 crore terminal at Gannavaram is nearing completion. The proposed Amaravati Greenfield International Airport is a separate long-term project, and both airports will continue operating simultaneously in the future.

Veteran Telugu actress Pavala Shyamala is reportedly in critical condition due to a heart related illness. She visited a private hospital in Kukatpally for treatment on Friday night, but was allegedly denied admission over lack of money. Later, a cab driver reportedly left her on a roadside footpath at midnight. Locals alerted police, who safely shifted her to RK Foundation for support.

During the promotions of Peddi, director Buchi Babu Sana revealed that he already discussed an idea for another collaboration with Ram Charan. According to Buchi Babu, the actor responded positively to the concept. The update has now sparked excitement among fans, especially as expectations around Peddi continue to rise rapidly.

PM Narendra Modi has strongly dismissed reports claiming the Centre is planning restrictions or extra taxes on foreign travel. Calling the claims “not an iota of truth,” the Prime Minister directly rejected the speculation amid ongoing debates over fuel conservation and economic measures linked to the global crisis.

After intense debates over the ongoing percentage issue and today’s producers and exhibitors meeting, producer Dil Raju assured that Peddi will get a very healthy release on June 4. His statement brought major relief not only to fans but also to the industry, which was closely watching the situation and possible distribution concerns.

High tension prevailed at the Producers and Exhibitors meeting as heated arguments broke out among several industry members over the ongoing percentage issue. Voices were raised during the intense discussion before all sides agreed to form six member committees from producers, distributors and exhibitors to find a solution, with a senior producer mediating the meeting.

At the Film Chamber meeting, the producer of Peddi requested top producers and exhibitors not to let the ongoing percentage issue affect his film’s release. He revealed that the Rs 350 crore project had already been postponed from March 27 and April 30, adding that further delays could create bigger problems for the film.