‘Dhandoraa’ Title Song Unveiled: A Defiant Musical Statement on Equality and Resistance
The release of the Dhandoraa title song lyrical video marks a defining moment in the film’s promotional journey. Designed not as a conventional title track but as a forceful ideological opening, the song places its politics front and centre. From its very first note, the title song announces Dhandoraa as a film that speaks directly, refuses neutrality, and challenges entrenched social hierarchies with conviction.
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Set to music by Mark K. Robin and written by Kasarla Shyam, the song merges rhythm and ideology into a unified expression of resistance. The opening lines “నిన్న మోసిన నన్ను మోసిన అమ్మ పేగు ఒక్కటేనన్న, నిన్ను కోసిన నన్ను కోసిన కారే రగతం ఒకటే నన్న” immediately ground the song in an unassailable truth: that birth and blood make all humans equal. From this foundation, the lyrics relentlessly question how divisions of superiority and inferiority can exist at all. Rather than circling the issue through symbolism, the song confronts casteism head-on, stripping it of legitimacy through direct, human logic.
The writing carries the urgency of lived experience. There is anger here, but it is purposeful anger sharpened into assertion rather than spectacle. Each line feels like a challenge thrown outward, turning the song into a collective voice rather than a narrative aside. In this sense, the title song functions less as commentary and more as confrontation, echoing the moral stance that drives the film itself.
Musically, the composition mirrors this intensity. Built on a hard-driving rhythmic base with strong folk undercurrents, the song advances with an almost militant momentum. Mark K. Robin’s arrangement favours raw percussion and forward-thrusting beats that heighten the song’s confrontational tone. The soundscape feels restless and urgent, amplifying the lyrical revolt rather than tempering it.
The vocal performances by Anthony Daasan and Mark K. Robin push the song into emotionally charged territory. Their delivery is fierce, textured, and deliberately unpolished, carrying rage, grief, and resolve in equal measure. The vocals do not seek comfort; they demand attention. At its peak, the song feels less like playback music and more like a rallying cry, a sonic embodiment of protest and assertion.
Within the film, the title song operates as Dhandoraa’s ideological backbone. It establishes the worldview early, framing the narrative’s engagement with caste and dignity while firmly remaining within a commercial Telugu Cinéma structure. The song prepares the audience not just for a story, but for a stance.
The film’s teaser had earlier signalled this intent through its grounded rural imagery, native humour, and textured realism, culminating in the striking line “చావు అనేది మనిషి ఇచ్చే ఆఖరి మర్యాద.” That philosophical weight now finds its musical counterpart in the title song. Meanwhile, the earlier single “Pilla” revealed the film’s gentler emotional register, achieving strong digital traction and broadening the film’s audience reach.
With a growing musical footprint and increasing anticipation, Dhandoraa has already generated strong pre-release business across territories, reflecting solid trade confidence even before its theatrical debut. The film’s Nizam rights have been acquired by Mythri Movies, while Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Ceeded territories are being handled by Prime Show. Overseas distribution is secured by 8Atharvana Bhadrakali Pictures*, ensuring a wide international rollout, and the audio rights are with T-Series, strengthening the film’s musical reach. Dhandoraa is set for early overseas premieres starting December 23, 2025, across 200+ theatres in key international markets, ahead of its India release. The film will arrive IN CINEMAS WORLDWIDE on December 25, 2025, positioning itself as a bold, idea-driven year-end release crafted to resonate across regions and audiences alike.

From Euphoria to Fury: Messi’s Abrupt Kolkata Exit Sparks Vandalism and Outrage
Kolkata’s long-awaited reunion with football maestro Lionel Messi turned from a dream spectacle into a chaotic nightmare on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The Argentine star’s visit, part of the ‘GOAT India Tour,’ was dramatically cut short at the Salt Lake Stadium due to severe mismanagement and crowd unrest, leaving thousands of adoring fans disillusioned and furious.
The city, a historic bastion of football fanaticism in India, had erupted in “Messi mania” upon his arrival. The memory of his 2011 friendly match—where Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0—had set expectations sky-high for this non-competitive, promotional event.
However, what transpired on Saturday afternoon has now become a flashpoint for fan anger and questions about event organization.
The Shortest Spectacle
Despite paying hefty ticket prices, which reportedly ranged from ₹4,500 to ₹18,000, spectators confined to the stands found their view of their idol completely obstructed. The core issue wasn’t Messi’s performance, but his inaccessibility.
* VIP Overload: Soon after Messi stepped onto the pitch for his scheduled 45-minute appearance, the area around him was reportedly flooded by a large entourage of VIPs, politicians, officials, and celebrities.
* Obstructed View: Fans complained bitterly that their expensive tickets only afforded them a distant view of the top of the VIP huddle, making it impossible to see the football legend clearly.
* A Brief Wave: Due to the deteriorating security situation and the breakdown of crowd control, Messi’s appearance was tragically brief. After barely twenty minutes on the ground, and managing only a quick wave to the general public, security personnel were forced to escort him out of the stadium for his own safety.
The Outbreak of Fan Fury
Messi’s sudden and early departure triggered an immediate and explosive reaction from the disappointed crowd.
> “We have got a ticket for 12,000 rupees [£100], but we were not even able to see his face. Only leaders and actors were surrounding Messi… Why did they call us then?” one angry fan was quoted as saying.
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The collective frustration boiled over into an episode of unprecedented vandalism at the famed stadium:
* Projectile Hurling: Videos and reports confirmed that angry fans began throwing ripped-up stadium seats, bottles, and other objects onto the pitch and the athletics track.
* Damage to Property: Sponsor banners were reportedly torn down, and sections of the gallery were vandalized as the crowd reacted to the perceived injustice and mismanagement.
* Security Lapse: The inability of the organizers and security personnel to control unauthorized access to the pitch area, allowing politically connected and privileged individuals to monopolize the star’s presence, was the primary spark for the outrage.
Apologies and Investigation Ordered
The chaotic scene and subsequent destruction have prompted an immediate political response. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was en route to the event, expressed deep disturbance and shock over the mismanagement.
She publicly apologized to Lionel Messi and the sports lovers and has ordered an official enquiry committee. The committee is tasked with conducting a detailed investigation, fixing responsibility for the lapses, and recommending measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
The day that was meant to celebrate the “God of Football’s” return to Kolkata will now be remembered as a sobering display of how organizational failure can turn immense public adulation into explosive fan fury.
“VICHITRA” – A Mother–Daughter Sentiment Film Starring “Killer” Fame Jyothi Apoorva, Ready for Release
Under the SIS Films banner, the emotional family entertainer “Vichitra” is getting ready for its theatrical release. The film features Jyothi Apoorva in the lead role, with Ravi Ravan Rudra and Shreya Tiwari playing the hero and heroine. Baby Sri Harshini and Meenavvasu appear in special roles.
Produced and directed by Saifuddin Malik, Vichitra is soon to arrive before the audience.
“Vichitra” is crafted as a heart-touching mother–daughter sentiment drama, promising to appeal strongly to family audiences. The film has recently completed its censor formalities and is now set for release.
Director–Producer Saifuddin Malik’s Statement
Speaking on the occasion, director-producer Saifuddin Malik said:
“Vichitra is a warm and emotional film centered around a mother–daughter bond. It is a story that makes every family reflect on a mother’s love, sacrifice, and the depth of that relationship. We are planning to release Vichitra in the New Year 2026.
The songs composed by Nizani Anjan will appeal to everyone—especially the mother sentiment song and the item song, both of which will stand out as special highlights.”
Cast
Jyothi Apoorva, Ravi, Shreya Tiwari, Baby Sri Harshini, Meenavvasu, Ravi Prakash, Surya, Chatrapathi Sekhar, Jabardasth Uddandulu Apparao, Trinath, Sattipandu, Bobby, and others.
Crew
Story: SIS Films
Editing: Kadimishetty Lakshminarayana
Co-Director: Dhanunjay Rao Ilapanda
Music: Nizani Anjan
PRO: Kadali Rambabu, Dayyala Ashok
Producer–Director: Saifuddin Malik
Release Date
“Vichitra” is set for release in 2026, promising an emotional and engaging cinematic experience for families.

There is organic comedy in Gurram Paapireddy, and audiences will enjoy every scene: director Murali Manohar
Naresh Agastya and Faria Abdullah are playing the lead pair in the film Gurram Paapireddy. The movie is produced by Venu Saddi, Amar Bura, and Jayakanth (Bobby), and presented by Dr. Sandhya Goli. Director Murali Manohar has crafted the film as a dark comedy with a concept that Telugu cinema hasn’t explored before. With all production activities completed, the movie is set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on the 19th of this month. Speaking in an interview today, director Murali Manohar shared the highlights of the film:
- My native place is Hyderabad. As a kid, watching films like Shiva and Naayakudu drew me towards the film industry. After completing my MBA here, I went to London, where I studied at a film institute and worked at Warner Bros for eight years. Later, I returned to India and started working with director Sampath Nandi. I worked on many of his films and have been in Tollywood since 2010.
- With Sampath Nandi’s support, I made the film Simbba, my first directorial. However, its release got delayed. By then, the project Gurram Paapireddy was already finalized. The producers naturally had doubts – why hadn’t my first movie been released yet? But they ultimately trusted my vision and decided to go ahead with Gurram Paapireddy. I don’t enjoy making regular commercial films. Even Simbba was very different from routine films. Compared to Simbba, Gurram Paapireddy is completely different. My upcoming films will also explore different genres.
- The core story for this film was given by Poorna. The other writers and I worked on the script together. Our initial title was Paramapadasopanam, but we felt it wouldn’t have wide reach, so we changed it to Gurram Paapireddy, which is also the name of the character played by Naresh Agastya. The story revolves around the clash between the clever and the foolish – how life changes when smart people do stupid things and foolish people end up doing smart things. We showcased this contrast with humor. The film contains a lot of organic comedy. Everyone has a bit of craziness in them, and we brought that natural, stupidity-driven humor onto the screen.
- Some people get into trouble because of their foolish actions, and those troubles make us laugh. I never want to make a hero-centric film. I want the hero to simply be a part of the story. While casting, we chose Naresh Agastya because he blends naturally into any story. After talking to him, I felt he was perfect for the role. He performed very naturally as Gurram Paapireddy. After watching films like Jathi Ratnalu and Mathu Vadalara 2, we felt Faria Abdullah would be perfect for the heroine’s role. She performed exceptionally well. She even wrote, sang, and choreographed one of the songs in the film.
- The song “Paisa Dum Dum” appears in the movie when all the characters enter a fictional world. Music director Krishna Saurabh composed it beautifully. Brahmanandam plays a key role in this film – the movie begins and ends with him. When we narrated the concept to him, he immediately agreed. With his experience, he improvised and performed the role brilliantly. During dubbing, he praised the way the film had been made. For this movie, we used a robotic-arm camera setup, which allows for only three to four scenes a day because of the complexity of the setup.
- For another important role, we cast Yogi Babu. He liked the story and agreed, but we didn’t get his dates immediately. We waited for three months. During that time, we worked on other aspects of the film. Since Yogi Babu has huge popularity in Tamil cinema, many are asking whether we will release the movie in Tamil as well. We have received some inquiries from the Tamil industry. We will think about other languages after the film reaches Telugu audiences well. I’m not a fan of the pan-India trend. If a Telugu film succeeds strongly in Telugu states, there will naturally be demand in other languages.
- The movie runs for two and a half hours, but it never feels lengthy. Audiences will enjoy it scene by scene. It’s a fun, lively film with no boring moments. Our release date coincides with the release of Avatar, but that film belongs to a different world and is in English. Ours is a Telugu film, and we hope Telugu audiences will support it. I have a few stories ready for the future – a musical romantic film and a complete horror thriller are in the plans.

Jinn – A Suspense Horror Thriller with a Unique Story, Grand Release on December 19
Of late, films with fresh and unique storylines are receiving tremendous responses. As long as the content is strong, even films with new faces are turning into big successes. Following the same formula, director Chinmay Ram is bringing a brand-new suspense horror thriller titled “Jinn”, crafted with a unique genre with an interesting subject that connects with audiences across all sections.
The film stars Ammith Rao in the lead role and is being produced by Nikhil M. Gowda under the banner of Saadalamma Film Production. Varadaraj Chikkaballapura has provided the dialogues.
The posters and videos released so far have received a highly positive response from audiences and significantly raised expectations. Amidst growing hype, this Telugu film is all set for a grand theatrical release on December 19.
Key roles in the movie are played by Parvez Simbha, Prakash Thumbinadu, Ravi Bhatt, Sangeetha, and Balraj Wadi, while Alex has composed the music.
The title “Jinn” itself has turned out to be a major plus point. The uniqueness of not just the story but even the title gives the film a strong chance to reach audiences easily. The film was shot across Hyderabad and several other locations that perfectly suit the storyline, and the producers reportedly spared no expense in mounting the project on a grand scale.
The film’s unit is highly confident, stating that the strong content and the way it has been presented will make the movie a definite theatrical success. While audiences have seen many suspense horror thrillers, the team promises that “Jinn” will stand out as a completely different experience.
Cast: Ammith Rao, Parvez Simbha, Prakash Thumbinadu, Ravi Bhatt, Sangeetha, Balraj Wadi, Bhargava Ram, Bhageerath, Appanna, Prakaith, Sandeep, Abhijeet, Raj Uday, Amrith Sagar, and others.
Technical Crew:
Producer: Nikhil M. Gowda
Director: Chinmay Ram
Dialogues: Varadaraj Chikkaballapura
Story & Screenplay: Parvez Simba
Music Director: Alex
Editor: Keerthi Raj D
Cinematography: Sunil Honnali
PRO: SR Promotions (Sai Satish)

We Will Definitely Scare Everyone with Eesha…,” Says Vamsi Nandipati at the Trailer Success Celebrations
Producers Bunny Vaas and Vamsi Nandipati, who recently delivered superhits like Little Hearts and Raju Weds Rambai, are now bringing a gripping horror thriller titled Eesha to the audience. Produced under Vamsi Nandipati Entertainments and Bunny Vaas Works, the film is set for a grand theatrical release on December 25.
Starring Akhil Raj, fresh from his Raju Weds Rambai success, and Trigun in lead roles, the film features Hebah Patel as the female lead. Siri Hanumanth, Babloo, Prithviraj and others play key roles. The film is presented by noted producer KL Damodar Prasad under the HVR Productions banner, with Hem Venkateswara Rao producing and Srinivas Manne directing.
The team celebrated the Trailer Success Meet on Wednesday. Speaking at the event—
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Producer KL Damodar Prasad said:
“Eesha will certainly appeal to everyone. It’s not just a horror film—it’s a strong thriller. I am confident that the audience will walk out scared. Until December 25, we will continue to promote the film. We put a lot of effort into casting the right actors, and finally selected Trigun, Hebah, Siri, and Akhil. I hope everyone involved receives success and recognition. My best wishes to the entire team.”
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Producer Bunny Vas said:
“Vamsi and I have immense passion for cinema. That’s why Damodar Prasad garu entrusted us with Eesha. Initially, the December 12 date gave us no time for promotions, but now we’re releasing on December 25. We may be late in scaring you… but we will definitely scare you! After watching the film, people might even chant Anjaneya Dandakam at night. Trigun has performed brilliantly, and Hebah has delivered an excellent performance. The trailer response has been tremendous. I truly believe Eesha will become a big hit.”
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Producer Vamsi Nandipati said:
“Eesha got delayed, but that only made the film stronger. We may be late, but the scares are guaranteed. We promise to frighten the audience. If anyone watches the film and doesn’t get scared, they can call me! Director Srinivas has made the film remarkably well. Trigun and Hebah performed superbly. Please watch the film in theatres on December 25.”
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Hero Trigun said:
“Initially, we planned to release Eesha on Thalaiva’s birthday, but finally decided on December 25 for Christmas. I was the last person to join the project. My director and mentor Srinivas garu introduced me to Telugu cinema with Katha. Back then, I never imagined I would travel this far and do 28 films. I always try to give my best with each project. Damodar Prasad garu loved the story immediately. People say that a film becomes a brand when Bunny Vaas and Vamsi are behind it—and that gave me great confidence. This is my second film with Hebah Patel. Eesha is a family-friendly film and a treat for horror lovers.”
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Actress Hebah Patel said:
“I thank Damodar Prasad garu, Bunny Vaas garu, and Vamsi garu for believing in Eesha. Srinivas garu is a brilliant filmmaker, and he’s bringing something exceptional with this film. I’m happy to work again with Trigun. Our film arrives on December 25—please watch and support us.”
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Director Srinivas Manne said:
“Our teaser and trailer received an excellent response. Every technician in the team worked with dedication, hoping for a big break. Damodar Prasad garu supported us throughout this journey. I’m glad Bunny Vaas garu and Vamsi garu are releasing our film. After the film releases, we’ll have even more to share. Please support Eesha when it hits theatres on December 25.”
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Producer Venkateswara Rao said:
“I thank Damodar Prasad garu, who has been a guiding force in my career. I’m also grateful to Bunny Vaas garu and Vamsi garu for releasing the film on a grand scale. Trigun and Hebah performed wonderfully, and Srinivas Manne crafted the film with a strong story. Eesha arrives on December 25—please watch and support us.”
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Music Director RR Dhruvan said:
“This year has been special for me as a music director. Working on an emotional horror thriller like Eesha was a rewarding experience. My thanks to everyone who gave me this opportunity.”
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Cinematographer Santosh said:
“Director Srinivas Manne had absolute clarity about the film. Damodar Prasad garu extended tremendous support. I thank everyone who made me a part of this project. Special thanks to Bunny Vas garu and Vamsi garu for releasing the film. Please support Eesha on December 25.”

