Garividi Lakshmi is drawing strong crowds in its home region of Vizianagaram, despite competition from bigger releases. The film reportedly collected ₹46,29,695 in gross revenue during its first week, marking an impressive opening run at the local box office.
Superstar Rajinikanth surprised fans by watching Jailer 2 with them at a Chennai theatre. The actor attended a public screening at Phoenix Marketcity’s IMAX, joined by director Nelson Dilipkumar and music composer Anirudh Ravichander. Rajinikanth rarely watches his films in regular theatres, making the outing a special moment for fans. The film has reportedly grossed ₹628 crore worldwide.
Hyderabad’s water board is warning of possible drinking water shortages as levels in the Singur and Manjeera reservoirs fall. It is considering cutting Manjeera supply by 10 million gallons a day from December and has urged residents to conserve water. Wasting drinking water could draw fines of ₹1,000 to ₹20,000, while repeat offenders may have their water connections disconnected.
Sampoornesh Babu’s Kobbari Matta is set for a theatrical rerelease on November 14. Though it didn’t make a major impact with everyone during its original run, the film’s comedy clips have since become popular on social media and a go-to stress buster for many. Now, fans are looking forward to reliving the laughs on the big screen.
At the Singapore International Film Festival, Aamir Khan became emotional as he spoke about missing precious time with his family while working for decades. He said the pandemic made him rethink his priorities and the personal cost of working relentlessly.
Congress MLC Balmoor Venkat has alleged that BRS-linked YouTube channels receive ₹1.08 crore in monthly funding. He claimed the money is routed through Deccan Serai Hotel and a lift company. The allegation has not been independently verified. The claims have renewed questions about the funding of political content online and whether the companies named have any direct connection to these channels.
Gangsters Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria have reportedly been arrested in Las Vegas, USA, following inputs from Indian agencies. Bhau is wanted in multiple murder, kidnapping and extortion cases in India and is considered a rival of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Haryana Police are coordinating with US authorities to bring both fugitives back to India.
AP Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy’s family members have entered the local body election race. His mother Susheelamma and wife Harithamma filed nominations for MPTC seats, while his brother Laxmi Prasad Reddy entered the ZPTC contest as a TDP candidate. Interestingly, his relative P. Devanath Reddy has filed a ZPTC nomination from YSRCP against the minister’s family.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will visit Delhi tomorrow for a brief 2.5-hour trip. He is scheduled to reach the national capital at 6 PM and leave for Vijayawada at 8:30 PM the same evening. The purpose of his short visit has not been specified in the information available.
An Indian origin man Gurinder Gill has been arrested in California, USA after his wife Jasmine Gill’s dead body was recovered miles away from their location. Shockingly, the accused initially claimed that she was arrested by immigration authorities outside their home when a missing complaint was filed by her cousin. During investigation, police found her burnt body and immediately detained Gurinder on charges of murder.
BRS working president KTR expressed confidence that his father and party chief KCR would return as Telangana Chief Minister. He claimed that Revanth Reddy’s political dominance would last only another year. Addressing BRS leaders in Amberpet, KTR also criticised the Congress government over drought conditions, farmers’ hardships and its handling of irrigation projects.
A newly married woman in Uttarakhand walked 18 kilometres in her wedding lehenga to reach her in-laws’ home because her village lacks road connectivity. She recorded a video appealing to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to build a road so others would not face the same hardship. The video has gone viral, with many supporting her demand.
TDP leader Paritala Sriram is set to contest the Nallacheruvu ZPTC seat in Sri Sathya Sai district. He filed his nomination at the district Zilla Parishad office as Andhra Pradesh gears up for local body elections. ZPTC polling is scheduled for November 3, with counting expected on November 5.
Telangana food safety officials raided several Hyderabad sweet shops in 12 teams, uncovering expired sweets being reused in fresh preparations, fungus-infected sweets and insect-infested peanuts. Officials also found unhygienic kitchens and shops operating without valid FSSAI licences. Authorities have reportedly shut some outlets and issued show-cause notices to others over serious food safety violations.
An Indian national was killed and two others injured in an overnight attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embassy confirmed. Two people were killed and eight injured in the incident. The embassy is contacting affected families and coordinating assistance for the injured.
The Indian Embassy in Paris has issued a safety advisory for Indian nationals living in or travelling to France amid violent protests and localised curfews. Citizens have been urged to avoid crowded places, stay away from demonstrations and follow local authorities’ instructions.
The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has temporarily halted the election process in 100 urban local bodies following Supreme Court directions. The suspension covers 13 municipal corporations and 87 municipalities. The Supreme Court has directed officials to postpone the announcement of the final candidate list until October 25.
A court in Delhi has ordered the release of Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The development comes amid ongoing attention surrounding their detention. Further details regarding the court’s order and the circumstances of their release are awaited.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was allegedly detained for three hours at Delhi airport after returning from Paris and fined ₹50,000, according to AAP leaders. The party accused the Centre of deliberately humiliating Mann, while the reason for the reported fine remains unclear.
The Supreme Court has directed the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission to consider extending nomination deadlines in areas where candidates were allegedly prevented from filing papers due to violence. The SEC must decide by October 22. The final candidates’ list has been deferred until October 25.