Saregama Music’s investment in The Paradise has reportedly been recovered entirely through the Aayasher song alone. The track has generated strong attention and business, giving the music label a major return even before the film’s theatrical release. With Aaya sher creating such impact, expectations are now rising further on The Paradise.

Ramayana is set to begin its musical journey on the auspicious occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi. The much awaited Siya Ram poster will be unveiled tomorrow at 7:30 AM, followed by the Jai Jai Ram song. With this grand musical launch, the makers are creating divine anticipation for the epic saga.

Shouryuv, the director of Hi Nanna, is reportedly set to direct an animated film based on Karna. The project is said to be bank rolled by Netflix, with animation studio Chilaka Productions backing it. Interestingly, the film is planned for a theatrical release.

The Paradise is heading for its censor formalities on Tuesday, September 15. The censor copy is reportedly ready, and director Srikanth Odela has left for Chennai today. An A certificate is widely expected for the film, given its intense content and mass presentation. After the censor process, the team will focus on completing the remaining work with Anirudh.

A shocking fake drug racket has been exposed in Bengaluru, with counterfeit cancer medicines and critical ICU injections allegedly supplied to more than 90 hospitals and clinics. Police arrested pharmacy owner Veeresh Kumar Jain of Krupa Healthcare. Investigators found low cost or expired medicines being repackaged with fake labels.

It is a known fact that Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief
Minister Pawan Kalyan recently visited Kerala for medical care. He chose traditional Ayurvedic treatment for recuperation after his shoulder surgery. During his stay, he praised Kerala’s warm hospitality and visited several temples. In response, the Kerala Chief Minister thanked him on social media for picking Kerala for healing and wished him a speedy recovery.

A passenger ship named Virgo Transport 8 went missing in the Java Sea of Indonesia early Sunday with 241 people on board. The vessel lost all contact around 2:00 AM while sailing from Surabaya toward Banjarmasin. Officials say bad weather hit the area shortly before it disappeared. Rescue teams have launched a search near its last known position.

A BTech graduate from Penamaluru, Maridu Vinod Kumar, was arrested for stealing from a house in Vijayawada. After missing his scooter EMIs for two months, finance representatives reportedly pressured his family. Unable to arrange money despite asking acquaintances for help, Vinod decided to steal and clear the pending EMI.

With the festival season coming up, train ticket bookings just hit an all-time high. On September 7, IRCTC sold over 20 lakh tickets in a single day. This a new record as per Indian Railways. Upgrade work on their servers and new anti-bot security helped the site run smoothly despite the crazy rush. They even removed over 3 crore fake user accounts to stop ticket hoarding.

The much awaited biopic on legendary singer MS Subbulakshmi, starring Rashmika Mandanna, is reportedly gearing up for a grand formal launch on September 16. The team is said to be considering Hyderabad, Chennai or Bengaluru as the venue for the prestigious event, with more clarity expected soon.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi early Friday for a three day visit. He will attend the 18th BRICS Summit and hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh received Putin in Delhi. This is Putin’s first in person BRICS Summit outside Russia since the Ukraine war began in February 2022.

Four eateries, including Girl Friend Mandi and Kakatiya Tiffins Meals & Snacks, have been ordered to stop operations after TG SAFE inspections found serious violations, including rodent and cockroach infestations, rotten vegetables, poor storage and unhygienic premises. A total of 21 establishments in Banjara Hills and Lakdikapool were inspected.

An outsourcing employee at Telangana Secretariat, Andaneshi Raghavender, was caught red handed by ACB while allegedly accepting ₹1 lakh for processing a CMRF medical reimbursement claim. ACB also named TSIDC Senior Assistant Medi Vinod in the case. Officials recovered the tainted cash, while both accused are being produced before the ACB court.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is coming to India for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. PM Modi invited him for this high-profile meeting. This is Xi's first visit to India in seven years. He is bringing a huge team of around 400 officials as both countries try to fix their strained relations after years of border tensions.

A fire broke out on a cargo ship during repair work at a shipyard in Qingdao, China leaving at least 20 people dead. Some workers are still missing or trapped inside the vessel. Authorities have launched a rescue mission and top officials called for a clear investigation into how the accident happened.

A passenger ferry caught fire in the Philippines, leaving at least five people dead and dozens missing. The incident triggered a major rescue operation as authorities continued searching for survivors. Several passengers were reportedly rescued, while emergency teams remained involved in efforts to locate those still unaccounted for.

Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro at its ongoing launch event. The new model retains a familiar design similar to last year’s iPhone 17 Pro, while introducing Glacier and Burgundy color options. Apple has also highlighted major improvements in performance, battery, camera capabilities and intelligence.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay of TVK party has renamed his historic alliance in Tamil Nadu as the 'Secular Social Justice Victory'. He addressed a meeting in Chennai with partner parties like Congress, VCK, MDMK, and IUML to make it official. However, Left parties CPI and CPM stayed away from the meeting, saying they will only support from outside based on specific issues.

The Central Cabinet approved new railway multi-tracking projects worth ₹10,021 crore for both Telugu states. Key track works include a 4th line between Ghatkesar and Kazipet in Telangana, along with 3rd and 4th lines on the Arakkonam-Renigunta route covering Andhra Pradesh. Set to finish by 2029-30, these projects will reduce train delays, boost track capacity, and make travel much hassle free for passengers.

Suriya 47, directed by Jithu Madhavan, has completed its shoot and is currently in post production. The film stars Suriya alongside Nazriya Nazim and Naslen, with music by Sushin Shyam. The project is reportedly titled Scene, though an official confirmation is awaited. A special glimpse is expected to be unveiled soon.