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When Is Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2: Thandavam Releasing? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu’s much-awaited fourth collaboration, Akhanda 2: Thandavam, is set to arrive in theatres this year! A sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Akhanda, the new film promises to take the action, drama, and spiritual fervor to unprecedented heights.

Backed by producers Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the 14 Reels Plus banner, the film is presented by M Tejeswini Nandamuri. The makers unveiled an intense teaser for the movie and announced the release date on ‘The God of Masses’ Balakrishna’s birthday.

When Is Akhanda 2: Thandavam Releasing?

Akhanda 2: Thandavam will have its pan-India release on September 25, 2025, as a Dussehra Special. It will be a divine treat for fans waiting to witness the spectacle on the big screen.

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As the summer box office heats up, Indian cinema is gearing up for a diverse and star-studded May. From high-octane action in Bollywood to socially conscious dramas from Malayalam filmmakers, and ambitious pan-Indian ventures from the Telugu and Tamil industries, this month offers a wealth of cinematic experiences for audiences across the subcontinent and beyond.

Bollywood (Hindi) Raid 2 – May 1

Ajay Devgn returns as no-nonsense IRS officer Amay Patnaik in Raid 2, the sequel to the 2018 sleeper hit. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta and featuring Vaani Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, the film promises another gripping confrontation between law and corruption.

The Bhootnii – May 10

This horror-comedy led by Sanjay Dutt sees the veteran actor playing a ghostbuster tangled in supernatural chaos. The genre-blending premise is attracting curiosity, especially given Dutt’s cult following in quirky roles.

Bhool Chuk Maaf – May 17

Starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, this romantic drama explores the...

Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai Ott Release (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The highly anticipated Tamil film Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai, directed by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan, is set to make its digital debut. Following its theatrical release on February 14, 2025, the film is now gearing up for its Ott premiere.

About the Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai

Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai delves into contemporary notions of love and sexuality. The story follows Samyuktha (Lijomol Jose), a 25-year-old Kathak dancer, who confides in her mother, Lakshmi (Rohini), about her romantic relationship. Assuming her daughter’s partner is male, Lakshmi is ready to welcome him. However, when she discovers that Samyuktha’s partner is a woman, Nandhini (Anusha Prabhu), familial tensions rise, leading to emotional conflicts. The film explores the family’s struggle to accept Samyuktha’s love while she fights to stay true to herself and her relationship.

Regarding the cast, the film features Lijomol Jose, Rohini,...

Kajol Leads Maharagni As An Action Hero With Prabhu Deva By Her Side ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

If we ask you what is the maximum potential of Kajol you must have witnessed on-screen? Some would answer Dushman, and others would disagree and say it’s Gupt. But guess what? She beats her best and enters the baddie in the world in an absolute stunner of a film called Maharagni!

Written and Directed by Charantej Uppalapati, the film stars Samyuktha, Prabhu Deva, Naseerudin Shah, Jishu Sen Gupta, Adithya Seal, Chaya Kadam, Pramod Pathak and others in a dark world that is ruled by the Queen of Queens.

Kajol, in the 1-minute 37-second teaser of Maharagni, at times, turns Maa Kaali and, at times, is Maleficent. But the bottom line is she is a full Desi woman ruling the world like a Queen. And while she kicks in punches and delivers those massy...

Kajol and Prabhu Deva are both renowned figures in the Indian entertainment industry, known for their significant contributions to cinema and dance, respectively.

Baweja Studios and E7 Entertainments have unveiled the first footage for “Maharagni – Queen of Queens,” starring Kajol and Prabhu Deva.

It marks the reunion of the two actors 27 years after Rajiv Menon’s “Minsaara Kanavu” (1997). The cast also includes Naseeruddin Shah, Samyuktha Menon, Jisshu Sengupta and Aditya Seal.

Kajol shared the teaser on her Instagram and captioned, “So kicked to share this with you guys .. Maharagni.. aka Queen of queens. Take a moment and have fun ! Hope u guys like it Directed by @tej_uppalapati @iamsamyuktha_ @prabhudevaofficial @adityaseal @naseeruddin49 @senguptajisshu @anishreddydorigullu @dop_gkvishnu @harshavardhan_rameshwar @sahi_suresh @navinnooli @ashesinwind @jessicakhurana7”

In the teaser, we see Prabhu and Kajol doing all the action drama with power packed performances. Prabhu in the teaser says, “Maut se jyada daraavna pata hai kya hota hai?...

ReviewWhile making a commentary against superstition and ignorance, ‘Virupaksha’ is also not entirely supportive of science and reason, which is where it falls short of being a great film. India has a dubious distinction of lynching people to death, and committing atrocious crimes against people on the mere suspicion of practising withcraft or black magic. In this backdrop, writer and director Karthik Dandu’s Virupaksha seemingly makes a commentary against these prejudices and superstitious beliefs, which stem from ignorance. Sai Dharam Tej (playing Surya) and Samyuktha (as Nandini) appear in the lead roles in the film. Virupaksha’s story takes place around the early 1990s. In Rudravanam, a small Telugu village cut off from the rest of the world, a series of mysterious deaths occur. The suspicious deaths lead to strict impositions by the village’s priest. While these deaths seem to be triggered by the involvement of an outsider seeking revenge,...

EntertainmentThe film is directed by Prasobh Vijayan and produced by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films.Geetika and Sajeev are entering a new relationship, and they have problems. That much is clear from the trailer of Adi, a new Malayalam film slated to hit theatres on Friday, April 14. Packaged as a festive Vishu release, the film has Ahaana Krishna and Shine Tom Chacko playing Geetika and Sajeev alias Nandu. Adi is directed by Prasobh Vijayan and produced by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films. The trailer begins with a register marriage and shows the relationship of the couple swinging from new romance to early hiccups, as one accuses the other of hiding things. Shine's character, with bruises on his face, is police-fearing and has friends he appears to be afraid of. The script is by Ratheesh Ravi who wrote the film Ishq, a movie that discussed moral policing. Adi's cinematography is by Faiz Siddik...

ReviewIt’s a shame that Dhanush’s entry into the Telugu movie industry has to be marked by a film of such mediocrity and confused politics.Courtesy/SunTvOn the surface level, Vaathi (released bilingually as Sir in Telugu) appears to be about the right to education for all. Dhanush plays Bala, a maths teacher dispatched to a small town on the Andhra-Tamil Nadu border to teach in a government school. Bala is a poor imitation of the Kollywood swagger of teacher characters such as Kamal Haasan’s Selvam 0r Vijay’s Jd. He immediately becomes a hero among his new students. He’s furiously opposed to privatisation in education and spends the movie locking horns with Tirupathi (a criminally misused Samuthirakani) to ensure children from low-income families are able to study. The film even takes a sly dig at Neet via the now scrapped Tnpcee. All good things. So, one...

Kannada actress Samyuktha Hegde is in celebration mode and travelling solo. And she is sharing her best moments in Thailand’s Phi Phi islands, off Phuket, on her social media handles and her pictures in a two-piece bikini are going viral.

“Travelling solo, missing flights, boats and buses, making new friends and so many happy memories,” one of her captions reads.

Talking about her deep-sea diving experience, Hegde described how amazing it was to go 100 feet deep into the ocean, in the day and at night.

“I have always loved water so much. I am just happy I took this solo trip, having all this time to myself has been really good for me! Not just the fact that I had a lot of fun but also, I’m gonna have some great stories to tell when I’m old,” she said.

The ‘Kirik Party’ star is eagerly looking forward...

Ace director Sundar C’s upcoming family entertainer ‘Coffee With Kadhal’ will hit the screens on November 4, its makers announced on Friday.

Initially, the film was expected to release on October 7. However, the makers have now officially announced the film’s release date as November 4.

The romantic-comedy with a big star cast revolves around three brothers.

“The film is about three brothers played by Srikanth, Jiiva and Jai. All three brothers have characters that are in stark contrast with one another. While Srikanth is an introvert, Jai plays an extrovert in the film. Jiiva strikes a balance being both an introvert and an extrovert.

“The story is based on their romantic relationships, their family bonds, and the problems that erupt between them,” Sundar C had said during the audio and trailer launch of the film.

There are six female leads in the film, which has eight songs in all. Samyuktha,...

Ace director Sundar C, who is known for making rom-coms that work big time, said that his next upcoming romantic, feel-good, comedy entertainer, ‘Coffee with Kadhal’ is a story that revolves around three brothers.

Participating in the audio and trailer launch event of the film which was held at Leela Palace on Monday, Sundar C said: “Coffee with Kadhal is a romantic drama, a family entertainer, a hilarious comedy. It is everything rolled into one. In short, it is a feel good entertainer.”

“The film is about three brothers played by Srikanth, Jiiva and Jai. All three brothers have characters that are in stark contrast with one another. While Srikanth is an introvert, Jai plays an extrovert in the film. Jiiva strikes a balance between being an introvert and an extrovert. The story is based on them — their romantic relationships, their family bond, the problems that erupt between them.”

“There...

InterviewComedy thriller ‘Saakini Daakini’ is a remake of the Korean film ‘Midnight Runners’ and stars Nivetha Thomas and Regina Cassandra in the lead.Rajeswari ParasaNivethaThomas/InstagramThe upcoming Tollywood comedy thriller, Saakini Daakini, has fans intrigued because both the main leads are female. Though it is common to see two female leads in Telugu movies, they are always accompanied by a hero. Starring Nivetha Thomas and Regina Cassandra, the movie is all set to hit the big screens on September 16. A remake of the 2017 Korean film, Midnight Runners, it revolves around the crime of egg trafficking. Directed by Sudheer Varma, the film is produced by Suresh Productions, Guru Films and Kross Pictures. Ahead of Saakini Daakini’s release, The News Minute caught up with Nivetha Thomas, who plays Shalini, referred to as Saakini, in the film. The actor spoke about her preparation for the role, the reasons behind the change in...

Actor Nithin Sathya, best known for his role in Venkat Prabhu’s ‘Chennai-600028’ and director Jagan’s ‘Raman Thediya Seethai’, will next be seen playing the lead in a Tamil film titled ‘Koduvaa’.

The film, which is being directed by Suresh Sathaiah, who worked as co-director in the movie ‘Bachelor’, will feature Bigg Boss fame Samyuktha as the female lead.

Produced by Blaze Kannan and Srilatha Blaze Kannan of Dwarka Productions, the film, sources say, is set against the backdrop of Ramanathapuram and is based on the realistic native lives of people in that region.

Sources say that the story revolves around an unexpected chain of events that happen in the life of the protagonist, who is into shrimp farming.

Others in the star cast include Aadukalam Naren, Murugadoss, Santhana Bharathy, Vinoth Sagar and Subathra.

Dharan Kumar is scoring the music for this film that has cinematography by Karthik Nallamuthu.