The Mana Panel has achieved a major victory in the Telugu Film Producers Council 2026 elections. C. Kalyan from the Mana Panel was elected unopposed as President. Chadalavada Srinivasa Rao was elected as Treasurer. Mohan Vadlapatla from the Mana Panel and Damodara Prasad from the Progressive Panel were elected as Vice Presidents. As Joint Secretaries, Ammi Raju and Thummalapalli Rama Satyanarayana from the Mana Panel won the elections. In the Executive Committee, three members from the Progressive Panel—Maitri Ravi, Niranjan Reddy and D.S. Rao—were elected. Twelve members from the Mana Panel were also elected to the Executive Committee: Padmini, Asian Sunil, Mohan Goud, Sivalenka Krishna Prasad, Danayya, Vamsi Nandipati, Palli Kesava Rao, Srinivasa Rao, Pullarao, Bapiraju, R.K. Goud and Nayeem. The election result for the Secretary post has been kept confidential as the matter is currently pending in court. Election Officer Durga Prasad will seal the result in a cover and submit it to the court. The result will be officially opened and announced in the presence of the judge on September 8.

Speaking after the victory, President-elect C. Kalyan thanked the media and everyone who supported the Mana Panel. He said, “First of all, I thank all the media members who supported us. I also thank everyone who travelled from far away to come and vote for us. Thank you for giving our panel members a victory with a 95% majority. “We have come here to do good for the industry and to work for the welfare of producers. The Telugu film industry is doing well compared to other industries, and we request everyone to cooperate with us. “We will soon hold a press meet and announce our action plan. We will stand by small producers and support them in every possible way. I would like to specially thank Bandla Ganesh for his support.” The votes received by the winning candidates were also announced, and all the elected members were congratulated on their victory. The Secretary election result will be officially announced by the court due to the ongoing case.

Treasurer Chadalavada Srinivasa Rao thanked the voters for giving the panel a strong majority. He said, “I thank all the voters who gave us a good majority. I would also like to specially thank the Nandamuri family and Sunil Narang for their support. “Our panel has several experienced members. We will use their experience to take the Telugu film industry to greater heights. We will also stand by and support small producers.”

Tummala Prasanna Kumar thanked the media for their support and congratulated all the winning candidates. He said, “I thank the media members who supported us. Congratulations to everyone who won. The people who can do good for the industry have won. It is a great thing that strong and capable people have won the Producers Council elections.”

Presented by Sharanya-Sudhiksha, the film ‘Mana Doctor Baabe’ is being produced by Kruthakshi under the Skanda Films banner. Sri Skanda is making his debut as a hero with this film. Mohana Siddhi and Sruthi Shankar are playing the female leads. The film is written, screenplay-ed and directed by Theru Chalapathi Kumar Puvvala. The teaser of the movie has already impressed audiences.

‘Mana Doctor Baabe’ is a family entertainer set against a village backdrop, packed with comedy and emotions. As part of the film’s promotions, the makers have now released the song ‘Soggadila’.
The ‘Soggadila’ song looks extremely pleasant and engaging. The chemistry between the hero and heroine, along with the heroine’s playful antics, is sure to entertain audiences. The lyrics penned by Giridhar Ragolu, along with the vocals by Lipsika and Sudhanshu, stand out as the major highlights of the song. The catchy tune composed by Manoj Kumar Boosam adds to its appeal. The beautiful rural backdrop further enhances the visual charm of the video song.

The release date of the film will be announced soon. Kishore Boyidapu is handling the cinematography, while Selva Kumar is the editor.

Cast : Sri Skanda, Mohana Siddhi, Sruthi Shankar

Technical Crew

Banner: Skanda Films
Presented by: Sharanya-Sudhiksha
Producer: Kruthakshi
Director: Theru Chalapathi Kumar Puvvala
Cinematographer: Kishore Boyidapu
Editor: Selva Kumar
Fights: Devaraj Master
Choreography: Gopi Raay
PRO: Sai Satish

A death is dismissed as an accident. Then another follows. And another. What initially appears to be a series of unrelated tragedies begins to reveal a disturbing pattern, setting one police officer on a path towards a truth far more dangerous than he expected. Bringing this gripping investigation to audiences, Telugu ZEE5 is set to premiere Panchanama, a six-episode Telugu Original investigative thriller, exclusively from 11th September 2026.

Directed by Mohan Srivatsa, Panchanama stars Bharath Srinivasan as Jai Ram, a principled and determined police officer who refuses to accept the circumstances surrounding his younger brother’s death. What begins as a personal search for answers soon expands into an investigation involving multiple unexplained deaths, concealed connections and a criminal network that appears to have found a way to make murder look like fate.

Haunted by a painful past, Jai is unwilling to let an official explanation stand in the way of the truth. As he re-examines cases that have already been classified as accidental deaths, unsettling inconsistencies begin to emerge. The investigation takes a darker turn with evidence pointing towards premeditated murder, the discovery of severed arms and fingerprints that connect more than one individual to the mystery. With every clue, the distance between what is recorded as fact and what may actually have happened becomes increasingly difficult to ignore.

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But Panchanama is not simply a procedural investigation. For Jai, the case is inseparable from the personal loss that set him on this path in the first place. As the investigation deepens, long-buried secrets begin to surface, bringing his professional pursuit of justice into direct conflict with the forces determined to keep the truth hidden. What begins with one death gradually leads him towards a much larger conspiracy, forcing him to question not only the evidence before him but also the people and events that have shaped his own life.

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At the centre of the series is a simple but unsettling question: how many deaths can be explained away as accidents before the pattern itself becomes evidence? By combining forensic clues, investigative tension and an emotional story rooted in family and loss, Panchanama builds its mystery around Jai’s relentless refusal to stop asking questions.

Speaking about Panchanama, Udaya Bhanu, Producer, said, “Panchanama is a story that combines an investigative thriller with a very personal emotional journey. What drew me to the story was the way Jai’s search for the truth slowly opens the door to a much larger world of crime and corruption. The series keeps you questioning what is really happening while also keeping the human emotion at its core. We are very happy to bring this story to audiences through Zee 5 and hope viewers connect with its characters and the mystery that unfolds.”

Lloyd C. Xavier, Business Head – Tamil, Telugu & Malayalam, ZEE5, said, “With Panchanama, we wanted to bring audiences a gripping investigative thriller that is rooted in a deeply personal search for truth. What begins as Jai Ram’s attempt to uncover the circumstances surrounding a loved one’s death soon leads him towards a far-reaching and disturbing criminal conspiracy. As the investigation unfolds, the series brings together suspense, emotional depth and a compelling mystery, while exploring the lengths one man will go to seek justice. Telugu audiences have a strong appetite for engaging investigative stories, and we are confident that Panchanama will resonate with viewers through its powerful characters and layered narrative. We are excited to premiere the series exclusively on Telugu Zee 5.”

Directed by Mohan Srivatsa, Panchanama features Bharath Srinivasan as Jai Ram, alongside Shivaji Raja as Maruthi, Medha Reddy as Dharani, Charan Babu as Adhi, Rupa Lakshmi as Pushpavalli, Radhika Priti as Devaki, Surya as Hari and Srija as Divya. The series is produced by Midde Vijayendra Mouli and Udaya Bhanu under Udaya Bhanu Productions. Nagendra Pilla has written the screenplay and dialogues, with the story credited to ZEE. The technical team includes Naresh Kumaran as music director, Srinivas Bainaboyina as editor and Sandeep Kanth.N as cinematographer.

Panchanama arrives as part of ZEE5’s expanding Telugu content slate, which continues to bring together original series, films and distinctive genre-driven stories for audiences across the region. Recent titles such as Lenin and Veerabhadruni Rahasyam have added further momentum to the platform’s Telugu offering, with Lenin crossing 200 million streaming minutes within its first week and Veerabhadruni Rahasyam crossing 300 million viewing minutes. With its growing catalogue and continued investment in Telugu Originals, ZEE5 is creating space for stories that can move from intimate emotional dramas to mysteries, thrillers and large-scale entertainment while retaining a strong Telugu identity.

With Panchanama, that slate takes a darker investigative turn – where every unexplained death carries a clue, every answer raises another question, and the pursuit of truth becomes increasingly personal. Panchanama premieres exclusively on Telugu ZEE5 on 11th September 2026.

 
God of Masses Nandamuri Balakrishna’s son, Nandamuri Mokshagna Teja, is all set to take his first step into Telugu cinema. On the special occasion of his birthday, the makers officially announced his much-awaited debut, marking an exciting new chapter for the Nandamuri family and its loyal fan base. Mokshagna Teja has taken considerable time to choose the right script for his launch, listening to several stories before finally finding the one that convinced him. He has now given his nod to a script penned by director Vassishta, who is currently awaiting the release of Megastar Chiranjeevi’s ambitious socio-fantasy Vishwambhara. The collaboration immediately raises expectations, particularly with producers Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar of Mythri Movie Makers coming on board to produce the project.
 
The makers have also unveiled a few stills featuring the team meeting Balakrishna and Mokshagna and extending their birthday wishes to the young lion. Mokshagna looks stylish, fit, and incredibly handsome in these pictures, further grabbing attention with his smart and confident appearance.
 
Mokshagna has been preparing extensively for his entry into films. He has undergone training in various aspects essential for a commercial hero, working on his physicality, performance, and overall screen readiness. With a filmmaker known for mounting ambitious concepts at the helm, the project is expected to be presented on a sizeable scale.
 
With Mokshagna Teja stepping into cinema, Vassishta bringing his vision to the project, and Mythri Movie Makers handling the production, the combination instantly generates considerable interest. The makers will reveal the remaining cast and crew, along with further details about the film, in the coming days.
 
Cast: Nandamuri Mokshagna Teja
 
Technical Crew:
Writer & Director: Vassishta
Banner: Mythri Movie Makers
Producers: Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar
PRO: Vamsi-Shekar
Marketing: FirstShow

Presented by GSR Creations and co-presented by Sky Flare Networks, ‘Mugguru Kothulu’ is produced by Shobha Rani Garimella and directed by Karthik Garimella. Teja Kondapally, Ganesh Boddu and Devansh are playing key roles in the film, while Varshika Pasam is the female lead. The film’s first-look poster has already impressed audiences, while the recently released title song also received a positive response.

Now, the makers have unveiled a romantic melody from the film.
Popular music director Anup Rubens launched the song ‘Tidutunna Kodutunna’ from ‘Mugguru Kothulu’ and wished the entire team all the best.

Composed by S. Suhas, with lyrics penned by Jagadeesh, the song features the soulful vocals of Chaithanya and Lasya, making it a pleasant listen.

The lyrical video showcases the love track between the hero and heroine, which appears set to be a special attraction of the film. The visuals are also pleasant and appealing.

The shooting of ‘Mugguru Kothulu’ is progressing at a brisk pace. S. Suhas is composing the music for the film, while Raj Nomula is handling the cinematography and Jameer Shaik is taking care of the editing. The team is gearing up to entertain audiences with more exciting updates in the coming days.

Cast :

Teja Kondapally, Ganesh Boddu, Devansh, Varshika Pasam and others

Technical Crew:

Presented by: GSR Creations
Co-Presented by: Sky Flare Networks
Producer: Shobha Rani Garimella
Director: Karthik Garimella
Cinematography: Raj Nomula
Music: S. Suhas
Editing: Jameer Shaik
PRO: Sai Satish

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Chandra Siddharth has carved a distinct identity for himself as a filmmaker with a unique sensibility through films such as ‘Aa Naluguru’, ‘Madhumasam’, ‘Andari Bandhuvaya’, ‘Idi Sangathi’, and ‘Aatagadharaa Siva’. His latest directorial venture is ‘Ee Paata Korinavaru Nemalipalem Nundi Rama, Jyotsna, Nandu, Murali, Kabir, Dhol Ravi Modalaguvaru’. The film carries the subtitle ‘A Forbidden Raga from a Forbidden Saga’.
Produced by Chandra Siddarth himself under the Filmotsav banner, the film is based on a story by noted filmmaker and writer Madan. Harsha is making his debut as a lead actor, while AmmayraGoswami, Sujana Reddy, Inaya Sultana, Ravi Varma, Anirudh Srivastav , Ashokvardhan, Rekha Nirosha , Sunny , Giri and others play key roles. The makers are gearing up to release the film on September 18.
Known for his powerful portrayal of human relationships and emotions in ‘Aa Naluguru’, Chandra Siddarth is now presenting another unconventional film, this time set against the backdrop of a Neuroscientific thriller. The film is described as the first-ever mystery musical. It explores the intriguing relationship between sound, music and the human brain, weaving elements such as sound therapy, brain mapping, memories and guilt into a gripping mystery narrative.
Speaking on the occasion, director-producer Chandr Siddharth said: “This is the longest title in the history of Indian cinema. My friend Madan and I had wanted to turn this story into a film. This was the last film Madan planned before his death.Earlier I had made ‘Aa Naluguru’ based on a story by Madan

“Coming to the story of this film, every night, exactly at 10:30 p.m., the same song is broadcast from a radio station. Rama, Jyotsna, Nandu, Murali, Kabir, Dhol Ravi and others from Nemalipalem keep requesting this song from the village called Nemalipaalem that no longer exists, hence the title ‘Ee Paata Korinavaru Nemalipalem Nundi Rama, Jyotsna, Nandu, Murali, Kabir, Dhol Ravi Modalaguvaru’ for the film.The protagonist Sagar’s obsession with this song leads him into the labyrinth of fragmented memories, guilt and a scientific experiment that had erased his very soul
This high-concept psychological thriller blends sound, neuroscience, memories, guilt and love. It is an experimental attempt designed to offer audiences a completely different cinematic experience. Music plays a very important role in the film, which features four songs. Jay Rex has composed the music. We are bringing the film to audiences on the 18th of this month.”
The film stars Harsha, Ammayra Goswami, Sujana Reddy, Inaya Sultana, Ravi Varma, Anirudh Srivastava, Ashokvardhan, Rekha Nirosha, Sunny, Giri and others.
Story: Madan, Music: Jay Rex, Lyrics: Chandra Siddarth, Dialogues: Pulagam Chinnarayana, Art: Anji Koyyala, Cinematography: Sam Supreeth, Editing: Bobbili Bhanu Prakash, Giridhar,
Co-Producers: Agastya Manju, Sagar, Mahi, Presented by: Y.V. Satyanarayana Raju,
Producer, Screenplay & Direction: Chandra Siddarth.

Raj Tarun is playing the lead in the upcoming film “Tortoise.” Amrutha Chowdary, Avasarala Srinivas and Dhanya Balakrishna are playing other key roles. The film is being produced by Vijay Chowdary, Shashidhar Nalla and Ramisetty Rambabu under the banners of SK Golden Arts, Prashwitha Entertainment and NVL Creations. Director Rithwik Kumar is helming the film as an intense action thriller that blends suspense and drama. Manasa Kumar and Santhosh Immadi are serving as co-producers.

The film has already attracted attention with its first-look poster. Today, the makers held a grand launch event in Hyderabad for the song “Nee Parichayam” from the movie.

At the event, Lyricist Chandrabose said, “This is a song filled with love, longing and affection. My thanks to Anup for composing this wonderful song and to Chinmayi for singing it so beautifully. My congratulations to director Rithwik Kumar and producers Vijay Chowdary, Shashidhar Nalla and Ramisetty Rambabu. I am confident that this song will entertain and impress everyone.”

Producer Vijay Chowdary said, “‘Nee Parichayam’ is like a pillar for our movie. This emotional song will definitely connect with everyone. Heartfelt thanks to Anup and Chinmayi for making the song so beautiful. My friends and co-producers Shashi and Rambabu have given me tremendous support throughout this project. Raj Tarun and Amrutha’s performances are a major attraction in this song. Our director Rithwik completed the film with great clarity, within the budget and the promised schedule. We will announce the release date soon.”

Producer Shashidhar Nalla said, “We completed our movie as planned and on time. I thank our entire team for their support. I especially want to thank our hero Raj Tarun, who was always present for the shoot, whether it was at night, in the rain or in the cold. Anup and Chinmayi are the reason this song has come out so well. Our director Rithwik is the main pillar of the movie. I am confident that the film will impress audiences.”

Producer Ramisetty Rambabu said, “We made this film with tremendous dedication and passion. This song has a beautiful love feel and is sure to become something you will want to listen to repeatedly. We will announce the release date soon. I thank everyone who supported us on this journey, including our hero Raj Tarun, heroine Amrutha, Avasarala Srinivas, Dhanya and the entire team.”

Actor Avasarala Srinivas said, “I really like Chinmayi’s voice and Anup’s music. When I heard this song, I understood how important it is to the film. My thanks to Chandrabose for writing such wonderful lyrics. I am playing a very good character in this movie. After the film was planned, many actors were changed, but they never replaced me. I hope I get more such characters in the future. I also wish the producers the very best and hope they make many more good films.

“Looking at Amrutha’s performance, I never felt that she was a newcomer. I wish her a bright future. This is my third film with Dhanya. Raj Tarun plays my younger brother in the movie, and I was happy working with him. I am excited to see the audience’s response to this film in theatres.”

Actress Dhanya Balakrishna said, “Our film began with a pooja ceremony at this very location. Today, we have successfully completed the movie and are coming before you with confidence. From today, we are going to begin our promotions in full swing. Our journey with this film, from the first day until now, has been smooth and without any major difficulties. We thoroughly enjoyed making it.

“Chinmayi is my favourite singer. I really liked this song, with Raj Tarun in a simple look and Amrutha bringing pure innocence to the screen. Please share the song if you like it. ‘Tortoise’ is an edge-of-the-seat movie. You are going to love it. That is our promise.”

Singer Chinmayi said, “I am very happy to have got the opportunity to sing this song for Anup’s music. Chandrabose has also written beautiful lyrics for it. I hope the movie engages you just as much as this song entertains you.”

Heroine Amrutha Chowdary said, “I believe all of you have liked the ‘Nee Parichayam’ song. We had a lot of fun while shooting it, and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it. The song was shot in Ravulapalem. The local people showed us so much love throughout the shoot. They would bring us bobbatlu and fish. We experienced their selfless affection firsthand.

“Anup has given us a beautiful song, and I really like Chinmayi. I even asked our producers if Chinmayi could dub for my character because I like her voice so much. They would tell me, ‘But you know Telugu, right?’ I hope you continue to give our movie the same love and support.”

Music director Anup Rubens said, “I believe everyone has liked the song. While working on the background score for the film, I noticed that Amrutha has performed extremely well in this song. Even though this is her first film, she performed as if she had plenty of experience. Congratulations to Amrutha.

“People would not expect my brother Raj Tarun to appear in a character like this. The combination of the four characters played by Raj Tarun, Amrutha, Avasarala Srinivas and Dhanya works very well in the movie. I hope all of you watch and enjoy the film.”

Director Rithwik Kumar said, “I don’t know with what intention Chandrabose garu wrote this song with the words ‘Nee Parichayam,’ but all of us are making our first introductions to the industry in one way or another. We have brought a love element into an extremely exciting thriller and then used it to turn the story back into the thriller zone. Raj Tarun’s character is designed that way, and I believe that is the biggest plus point of the film.

“For Raj Tarun, this movie is his first introduction to this genre. For Amrutha, it is her first film. There are 80 scenes in the movie, and Avasarala Srinivas appears in nearly 70 of them. It is such a full-length role. Dhanya plays a character who believes that a sister-in-law is like a mother. All of them have delivered superb performances.

“The film has come out on another level. You have seen how good the song is; the movie will be even better. Chandrabose has written beautiful lines such as ‘Oopiri Andani Naaku Nuvve Chirugaali…’ and this song reflects the heroine’s character.

“Our three producers are like the Trimurtis of this film. They watched the movie three days ago, hugged me and said that we were going to score a hit. I told them to get the houseful boards ready.

“Imagine what it would be like if films like Bommarillu and Majili were made as thrillers that is what our Tortoise is like. You will be sitting on the edge of your seat throughout the film. There are five twists in the story, and a major twist will be revealed approximately every 25 minutes like a bomb going off. Nobody will be able to predict these five twists, and audiences will be completely excited.

“This is the heroine’s character song. Next, we will release the hero’s character song. There are three different songs in our movie, and you can consider all three to be like Mount Everest.”

Hero Raj Tarun said, “Our movie is a unique thriller that will completely engage you in theatres. When the story called for a beautiful melody, Anup gave us this wonderful song. My thanks to Chinmayi for singing it so beautifully and to Chandrabose for providing the lyrics. Our director was extremely excited about this song and has shot it beautifully.

“Amrutha will become a busy heroine in a very short time. I am happy to have worked with Avasarala Srinivas and Dhanya. Our movie will be coming to theatres soon, and I am confident that all of you will definitely enjoy it.”

Cast:
Raj Tarun, Amrutha Chowdary, Avasarala Srinivas, Dhanya Balakrishna, Shiju AR, Ravi Kale, Moin and others.

Technical Crew:

Action: Bhemanol Srikanth
Choreography: Raj Krishna, Venkatesh
Art Director: Devara Madhukar
Editor: Gullapalli Madhav Kumar
DOP: Shabari Vignesh
Music: Anup Rubens
Co-Producers: Manasa Kumar, Santhosh Immadi
Producers: Vijay Chowdary, Shashidhar Nalla, Ramisetty Rambabu
Story, Screenplay, Dialogues & Direction: Rithwik Kumar
PRO: Gandla Sreenivas (G.S. Media)
Marketing: Vamsi Krishna (Cine Digital)