Akhil Akkineni's Lenin has sealed its post theatrical rights even before hitting cinemas. ZEE Network has acquired both the OTT and satellite rights. After its theatrical run, the film will stream on ZEE5 and later premiere on Zee Telugu and Zee Cinemalu. The early deal is seen as a positive sign, reflecting strong confidence in the film ahead of its July 10 release.

Fugitive diamond businessman Nirav Modi has reportedly suffered a major legal setback after losing his final appeal against extradition to India. Reports suggest there are now no significant legal hurdles left, making his return to face trial increasingly likely. An official timeline for his extradition, however, is yet to be announced.

Mobile users could soon face another round of recharge price hikes if reports are to be believed. Telecom giants Jio and Airtel are reportedly considering a 12-15% tariff increase in the coming months. While there is no official confirmation yet, the move, if implemented, is expected to impact millions of subscribers across India.

The shoot of ENE Repeat, the sequel to Tollywood youth classic Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi, is in its final phase. The team has only 16 shooting days remaining, with eight days scheduled in Hyderabad and another eight in Meghalaya. Once these schedules are wrapped up, the film will move into post-production.

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has announced that he will contest the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar, marking his entry into electoral politics. The seat fell vacant after BJP leader Nitin Nabin resigned. Calling the bypoll a referendum on the BJP government, Kishor urged voters to support change.

Speaking about the global Telugu community, Nara Lokesh said he and his wife, Brahmani, visit Norway every December for privacy. However, he joked that they still meet Telugu people even at the airport. “Whether from Andhra or Telangana, we are all Telugus,” he said.

A wedding was called off in Andhra Pradesh after the groom reportedly stopped the bride from dancing during a pre-wedding procession. As the bride prepared to dance with relatives and friends, the groom objected angrily. Shocked by his behavior, the bride's father cancelled the wedding and took his daughter home.

Neymar has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 34-year-old said, "It's over now," bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career. Neymar leaves as Brazil's all-time leading scorer and one of the country's greatest football icons.

Tesla has set a weekly limit of $200 (around ₹19,000) on employee spending for AI tools, starting July 6. Employees who need to spend more must get approval from their managers. The decision is aimed at reducing the company's growing AI-related expenses.

Putting an end to the ongoing speculation, producer Naga Vamsi has confirmed to Gulte that director Nelson Dilipkumar's next Telugu project will happen only with NTR. Recent reports claimed the film had shifted to Suriya, but Vamsi dismissed those rumours, making it clear that the much-awaited NTR-Nelson collaboration is very much on.

YouTuber Prashna Ravan, also known as Joseph, has been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly making remarks considered detrimental to the country's security. Multiple cases have also been registered against him at various police stations over his objectionable comments on Lord Rama, the Mahabharata, and the Ramayana.

Producer Naga Vamsi has heaped praise on Prabhas' upcoming film Fauzi. After watching some footage, he said he was "blown away" and described the film as being on the "next level." His comments have further raised expectations for the much anticipated project starring Prabhas.

Weeks after the shocking murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, his grandfather Devichand Agarwal has passed away in a private hospital. Family members said he had been battling health issues for a long time and was deeply affected by Ketan's death. Meanwhile, police continue to investigate the murder case involving Ketan's fiancée Siya Goyal and her alleged boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary.

Pawan Kalyan has donated Rs 10 lakh from his personal funds to support the Dokka Seethamma Mid Day Meal Smart Kitchen Project in Kadapa. The district administration said the kitchen currently prepares around 12,000 meals daily and aims to expand its capacity to 1 lakh meals a day, helping provide nutritious food to many more people.

YouTuber Ravan was arrested once again, marking his fifth consecutive arrest. Police took him into custody near Nakkapalli toll plaza shortly after he was released on bail. He was shifted to Eluru in connection with a case over alleged objectionable remarks against Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.

Hyderabad Police arrested two gym trainers for allegedly supplying illegal steroid injections and muscle growth supplements. Drugs worth around Rs 6.5 lakh were seized during the operation. Four sub sellers were also held, while police launched a hunt for the online suppliers who allegedly shipped the banned substances from other states.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become the youngest player to debut for India, creating a historic milestone in Indian cricket. He received his maiden India cap from Tilak Varma ahead of the match and replaced Sanju Samson in the playing XI, marking the beginning of a highly anticipated international career.

The Centre has reportedly issued a notice to Telegram over the widespread circulation of pirated films and OTT content. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has directed the platform to take immediate action and submit an Action Taken Report within 15 days to safeguard India's creator economy and entertainment industry.

Peddi is set to premiere on Netflix from July 9, just 35 days after its theatrical release. With a five week theatrical window, the makers have opted for an early digital debut. Fans who missed the film in cinemas can now catch it on OTT starting next week.

After successfully hosting Sam Jam on Aha, Samantha is reportedly preparing for another talk show, this time in Tamil for Sony LIV. What makes it more interesting is that the actress is currently pregnant. However, it remains unclear whether she will begin shooting during pregnancy or after taking maternity leave.