Key Facts: Over 40 hot new movies and shows launched on OTT this week from Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Zee5, and more. Genres range from sports action dramas to musical documentaries, animation, social dramas, comedy, and thrillers. Netflix leads with titles like "Bison Kaalamaadan," "Champagne Problems," and "Back To Black." Prime Video drops "After the Hunt," "Elevation," and the much-awaited "Family Man S3" in multiple languages. Jio Hotstar surprises with horror ("Nigh

Key Facts: Film set in Telangana, follows Raju and Rambai’s love amid social hurdles. Lead actors Akhil Uddemari and Tejaswi Rao deliver natural performances. Strong climax and emotional message praised by critics. Narration and screenplay criticized for inconsistency and dragging pace. Film features realistic rural themes with some uncomfortable scenes. Director Saailu Kaampati confident despite mixed audience reactions. Raju Weds Rambai tells the story of Raju, a village ba

Key Facts: Karnataka Women’s Commission complaint filed against Bigg Boss Kannada 12 host Kiccha Sudeep and contestants Ashwini Gowda, Rashika. Allegations include caste-based remarks, mistreatment of women, and physical aggression on the show. Sudeep accused of harsh words towards contestant Rakshita and encouraging disrespect. Rashika charged with physically assaulting contestant Malavalli Nataraj. Ashwini Gowda allegedly mocked Rakshita’s caste background using coded langu

Key Facts: Bigg Boss 9 Telugu’s family week is getting trolled hard online. Fans say this season’s "heartwarming" episodes feel fake and overly dramatic. Social media is full of memes and criticism over exaggerated reactions. Viewers accuse the show of dragging out family interactions to boost TRPs. Many felt the emotional moments were staged and not genuine. Bigg Boss 9 Telugu is in the hot seat again, and this time it’s for its famously emotional family week, which took a w

Key Facts: Nandamuri Balakrishna was honored at the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa. He has completed 50 years as an actor with countless achievements. Key dignitaries, including the Goa Governor and Goa Chief Minister, attended the special ceremony. Balakrishna thanked his parents, wife, and supporters for his five-decade journey. He recently received the Padma Bhushan for both social service and his film career. Balakrishna is gearing up for the release of

Key Facts: Fatima Bosch from Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025. She overcame dyslexia, ADHD, and hyperactivity to achieve her big dream. Fatima designs sustainable fashion using upcycled materials. A viral clip of the Miss Universe director yelling at her led to the director’s removal. Thailand’s Praveenar Singh was first runner-up; India’s Manika Vishwakarma reached the Top 12. Mexico brings home the crown after a five-year gap. Celebrations are in full swing across

Key Facts: Vivek Oberoi, set to appear in “Spirit,” said future generations might not even know who Shah Rukh Khan is. He compared the possibility to today’s youth not recognizing stars from the 1960s like Raj Kapoor. His interview remarks went viral, triggering heated debate online. SRK fans were offended, while others argued Vivek’s point was about generational fame, not just SRK. Vivek is also promoting “Mastii 4,” the newest film in a hit comedy franchise. Bollywood actor

Key Facts: Director S.S. Rajamouli faced backlash after comments on Lord Hanuman during the Varanasi event. His emotional reaction to a technical glitch at the event added to the controversy. Old videos resurfaced showing Rajamouli calling Lord Rama "boring," sparking criticism from devotional and Hindutva groups. His silence amid criticism, including comments from BJP leaders, has fueled negative perceptions. Experts say as a filmmaker dealing with Indian mythological icons,

Key Facts: "The Girlfriend," starring Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty, is a major hit with audiences across age groups. The film earned ₹23 crores in India (AP, TS, TN, KA) and ₹7 crores overseas, totaling ₹30 crores worldwide. Praised for strong performances and direction by Rahul Ravindran, the movie has become a blockbuster. Produced by Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, with Allu Aravind presenting. The film’s blend of youth appeal and family-friend

Key Facts: Jr NTR’s rumored film with director Nelson is likely to be delayed due to Nelson’s commitments to a Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan multi-starrer. Nelson is currently busy with Rajinikanth's "Jailer 2" and will take on the Rajini-Kamal project afterward. This reshuffling means Jr NTR might first start a mythological film with director Trivikram before teaming up with Nelson. Initially, it was expected NTR would work with Nelson first, then move to the Trivikram film, but

Key Facts: Piracy sites upload new movies on release day, causing huge losses to producers. Recently, Emandi Ravi of the piracy site iBomma was arrested, sparking debate on government’s anti-piracy actions. Experts question why all piracy sites aren't blocked legally through court orders like other harmful online content. Industry leaders and politicians have yet to file comprehensive cases against piracy sites in the Supreme Court. A lawyer defending the arrest has also gain

Key Facts: Rajamouli is an iconic filmmaker famous mainly among Telugu audiences. His hits like Baahubali were loved nationwide, but later films like RRR didn’t connect as much outside Telugu regions. The teaser launch for Varanasi was only in Hyderabad, highlighting where his biggest fans are. Past success showed that grounded, regionally rooted stories like KGF and Pushpa succeeded worldwide. The opinion warns Rajamouli not to rely solely on fancy visuals or repeat old styl

Key Facts: Hyderabad police arrested Immadi Ravi, alleged mastermind behind popular piracy sites iBomma and Bappam TV. Ravi reportedly made over Rs 20 crore in 5-6 years by illegally streaming Telugu and other films. Movies were recorded secretly in theaters and sold on Telegram for up to Rs 1 lakh per film. Hyderabad police and top Tollywood stars backed the crackdown on piracy to save the film industry. Ravi ran complex operations from abroad, hiding servers and using multi

TL;DR : Strong industry chatter suggests Dhanush is being considered to direct Rajinikanth in Thalaivar 173 , a project reportedly backed or facilitated by Kamal Haasan’s banner. Fans are stunned by the possibility of this rare superstar-director combo. What’s Happening? Tamil cinema circles are buzzing after reports hinted that Dhanush may step in as director for Thalaivar 173 , the upcoming Rajinikanth project associated with Kamal Haasan’s production network. Though not of

TL;DR : At a Varanasi cultural event, director SS Rajamouli made remarks that many interpreted as disrespectful to religious symbolism. Photos and reactions went viral, with several groups demanding clarification. What’s Happening? A photo series from a recent Varanasi event featuring SS Rajamouli has exploded across social media after the filmmaker’s off-stage comments stirred controversy. According to attendees, Rajamouli spoke about mythological storytelling and how certai

TL;DR: Hyderabad Police busted a major film piracy network operating through Telegram and cloud servers. Pawan Kalyan publicly congratulated Commissioner VC Sajjanar for the operation, calling it vital for protecting Telugu cinema. What’s Happening? A major anti-piracy operation swept across Hyderabad as police raided multiple locations where illegal movie distribution networks were operating. These groups were leaking new Telugu films within hours of release using high-capac

TL;DR:The first week of November is raining new OTT releases — from Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated web debut to a storm of Telugu thrillers, Malayalam dramas, and global originals. Whether you’re into romance, revenge, or realism, there’s something for every binge mood this weekend. 🎬✨ What’s Happening? Streaming platforms across India have dropped a massive line-up to kick off November.Here ’s what’s stealing screens this week 👇 🎭 Netflix: “Dunki Diaries” (SRK Specia

TL;DR: OG  and Saaho  director Sujeeth has teamed up with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar for a high-profile ad shoot, blending cinematic flair with sports charisma. The collaboration has instantly caught the attention of both film buffs and cricket fans across India. 🎥🔥 What’s Happening? Director Sujeeth, known for his stylish storytelling and large-scale visuals, recently shot an ad featuring Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai. The ad is part of a premium brand cam

TL;DR:The makers of Ram Charan’s much-awaited film Peddi  have dropped the first dance number ‘Chikiri’, and it’s nothing short of a mass feast for fans! With thunderous choreography, addictive beats, and Charan’s signature swag, the song has already clocked millions of views within hours of release. 💃🔥 What’s Happening? ‘Chikiri,’ composed by Thaman S, dropped online late Thursday and instantly became the #1 trending video on YouTube. Ram Charan’s electric dance moves — bl

📰 Rashmika & Vijay Deverakonda’s Udaipur Wedding: The Fairytale Finally Has a Date 💫❤️ TL;DR:After years of speculation, it’s (almost) official — Tollywood sweethearts Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly all set to tie the knot in February 2026, with a dreamy royal-style ceremony planned in Udaipur, Rajasthan. 💍🌸 What’s Happening? The long-rumoured couple, who’ve shared screens in ‘Dear Comrade’ and ‘Geetha Govindam’, have managed to keep their relation