Aha proudly announces the return of its most successful and fun-filled cooking show — Chef Mantra Project K – Season 5. Achieving a major milestone, the show enters its fifth season within just one year, proving once again why it is one of the most loved culinary entertainment shows in the Telugu digital space.
Hosted and judged by the iconic Suma and the ever-charming Jeevan, Season 5 promises a fresh wave of food, fun, and full-on entertainment. This edition features five exciting pairs, all popular influencers and TV artists, ready to turn up the heat in the kitchen.
The contestants of Season 5 are:
Prerana & Kavya
Yadamma Raju & Deepika Rangaraju
Akhil Sarthak & Maanas
Pandu & Yashmi Gowda
Tasty Teja & Soundarya
The season premieres with a flavour-packed concept episode as the first episode streams on 20th November at 7 PM, featuring the delightful ‘Sweet & Salt’ theme.
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Bigger challenges, bolder flavours, and the best culinary entertainment ever. Don’t miss Chef Mantra Project K – Season 5!
A massive dharna (protest) was organized near the Telugu Film Chamber office under the leadership of the Telangana Film Chamber, opposing the high user charges imposed by digital content providers—Qube, UFO, and PXD—along with the high food prices in cinemas and film piracy. This protest, led by TFCC Chairman Dr. Pratani Ramakrishna Goud, saw participation from producers Lion Sai Venkat, Gururaj, D.S. Reddy, Ravi, actor-hero Sunny, director Siraj, and many other filmmakers and artists.
Speaking on the occasion, TFCC Chairman Dr. Pratani Ramakrishna Goud said: “Due to the irresponsible actions of three producers acting selfishly, the survival of small films in the Telugu film industry has become questionable. Digital content providers like Qube, UFO, and PXD are collecting ₹10,000 per week from Telugu producers. Because of this, producers are forced to bear at least ₹10 lakh in charges for each film release. In multiplexes alone, the producer has to pay ₹15,000 per week. In neighboring states, these charges are only between ₹2,500 and ₹3,000. Then why must we pay such high rates here? These three producers, who are partners in these digital content companies, are exploiting the Telugu film industry. Even the theatres are under their control.Food items in theatres cost hundreds of rupees and ticket prices are extremely high. This is preventing ordinary audiences from watching small films in theatres. Out of 250 films released each year, 200 are small films. But today, these small films have no chance of survival. I have produced nearly 50 films and such conditions did not exist earlier. The government must respond and take necessary action. TFCC will continue this fight. We will even protest in front of the houses of those three producers. The steps taken by the Telangana Police to curb piracy are commendable.”
Producer Lion Sai Venkat said: “Digital content providers have turned into a mafia. Some producers here have colluded with them, exploiting small producers. I produced a film titled Jai Ho Ramanuja, and to release it in 400 theatres, I have to pay ₹50 lakh just to these content providers. How can a small producer survive? For a common man, watching a film in theatres costs ₹2,000–₹3,000 due to increased ticket and food prices. Because of all this, audiences who should be supporting small films are staying away. The government must intervene. Small films must be protected.”
Producer D.S. Reddy said:“For small films to survive, digital charges, food prices in theatres, and ticket prices must be reduced.”
Producer E. Gururaj said: “I once produced a film Mangatayaru Tiffin Center with Mumaith Khan, and distributors paid advance amounts. But recently, even after producing films with crores of rupees, I did not get back even a single rupee. This is the situation for small producers today. They are facing multiple forms of exploitation.
Digital content charges, ticket prices, and food prices must be reduced. Otherwise, the industry will be left with only a handful of big producers. Small producers will vanish, and we may not even see one film release per month. Theatres will end up shutting down. I appreciate my fellow TFCC leaders fighting for these issues.”
Actor–Director Siraj said: “Small films are not getting theatres. OTT and satellite buyers are not taking them. Distributors offer only outside-town theatres where audiences don’t come. The industry survives only if small films survive. Qube and UFO must reduce their rates. Otherwise, these protests will not stop—we will continue them.”
Akhil Raj and Tejaswini star together in the film Raju Weds Rambai. The movie is being brought to audiences by ETV Win Originals Production. Presented by Dr. Nageshwar Rao Pujari, it is produced under the banners Dolamukhi Subaltern Films and Monsoons Tales by Venu Udugula and Rahul Mopidevi. Saailu Kampati is directing the film. On November 21, Raju Weds Rambai is being released theatrically by Vamsi Nandipati Entertainments and Bunny Vas Works, with Vamsi Nandipati and Bunny Vas taking it to audiences with a grand release. During an interaction today, producer Sai Krishna shared the highlights of the film.
There is a belief that OTT platforms mostly offer content meant only for adults. We are breaking that trend by bringing family-friendly movies and series on ETV Win. Following that approach, we’ve already made films like 90’s – A Middle Class Biopic, Air, Anaganaga, and Little Hearts. Back in the day, Ushakiran Movies used to make films that families could watch together. We are shaping ETV Win as a modern extension of that banner. In our country, the middle class is the majority, so we focus on stories that resonate with them – stories that happen around us. When I first heard the script of Raju Weds Rambai, it felt like a native, relatable story.
The story is based on an incident that took place in a village located between the Warangal and Khammam districts. I had also heard about this real incident earlier. When director Saailu narrated the script, we asked him to do a demo shoot. After watching a few scenes, we felt confident that he could handle the movie well. We began the project about a year and a half ago. Some portions of the shoot were delayed because of weather conditions. The villagers initially refused to allow the shooting, but we eventually convinced them.
After the project came to us, we did not make many changes to the story. The original incident on which the film is based has a certain climax. Unsure whether we would approve of that, the team also shot an alternate climax. After watching both, we chose the original climax because it felt more apt. Even though the film deals with a tragic real event, director Sailu crafted it in such a way that it doesn’t feel overly heavy or disturbing. Some dialogues were too specific to the local dialect of that region, so we changed them to make them more broadly understandable for audiences.
The honesty, innocence, and purity within director Saailu are what made this film turn out so well. Watching the movie feels like sitting in a village and experiencing the events live. We gave him complete creative freedom. The budget ended up being slightly higher than planned. Most of the shoot happened in the village, and almost the entire team consists of newcomers.
Akhil performed perfectly in the role of Raju. I strongly believe he will earn a name as a promising young hero. Tejaswini did full justice to the character of Rambai. Chaitanya Jonnalagadda, who played Rambai’s father Venkanna, delivered an impressive performance. Our association with Vamsi Nandipati and Bunny Vas has been very successful. After the success of Little Hearts, we hope Raju Weds Rambai becomes another hit for our combination. When we discussed this project with director Venu Udugula, he agreed immediately without any delay.
On ETV Win, the Kanaka Mahalakshmi 2 web series will be released in December, and we are also bringing a film starring Thiruveer to the platform. We aim to stream at least one new movie every month and provide engaging entertainment to our audience.
Karthi’s highly anticipated film “Va Vaathiyar” is arriving for Telugu audiences under the title “Annagaru Vastharu.” The makers have officially confirmed that the film will hit theatres worldwide in December. Produced by K.E. Gnanavel Raja under the prestigious Studio Green banner, the film is directed by Nalan Kumarasamy and promises a gripping blend of action and comedy. Krithi Shetty plays the female lead.
Karthi appears as a powerful and intense police officer, and the film is already generating strong Pan-India buzz. The recently released teaser received a massive response, further raising expectations that “Annagaru Vastharu” could be another blockbuster in Karthi’s career.
Technical Crew: Cinematography: George C. Williams Editing: Vetre Krishnan Music: Santhosh Narayanan PRO: GSK Media (Suresh – Srinivas) Banner: Studio Green Producer: K.E. Gnanavel Raja Writer & Director: Nalan Kumarasamy
The upcoming sci-fi thriller “Killer”, starring Jyothi Poorvaj, Poorvaj, and Manish Gilada in lead roles, is gearing up to surprise audiences with its fresh concept and futuristic storytelling. The film also features Chandrakant Kollu, Vishal Raj, Archana Ananth, Gautham Chakradhar Koppishetti, and others in key roles.
Produced by Poorvaj and Padmanabha Reddy A. under the Think Cinema and AU & I Studios banners, the film is presented by Urveesh Poorvaj and directed by Poorvaj. The team launched the film’s latest track ‘Fire and Ice’ today in Hyderabad.
Speeches at the Event
Action Choreographer Raj Kumar
“Jyothi garu told us she had no experience in action. We planned a sequence with 15 fighters, which took us three hours to prepare. She came in and completed her entire action block in 30 minutes. We were shocked! Her action scenes in this film will receive a huge response.”
Actor Seetharam
“Director Poorvaj is extremely hard-working. We have seen Jyothi on TV, and now she is all set to impress everyone on the big screen. Her performance is fantastic. Audiences will definitely be surprised by ‘Killer.’”
Actor Manish Gilada
“I entered this film like a wild-card entry. Director Poorvaj is showcasing my villainy in a completely new way. The visuals look superb. The audience will thoroughly enjoy this film.”
Actor Vishal Raj
“Acting alongside Jyothi Poorvaj garu in ‘Killer’ made me very happy. She performed exceptionally well. You must watch this film at least for her. Working with director Poorvaj is very easy for any actor—he gives us complete freedom. I just watched the song along with you and I truly wish Poorvaj makes even bigger films in the future.”
Actor Chandu
“You will see content in ‘Killer’ that you have never seen before. Jyothi garu’s acting range will stun everyone. When I once interviewed Poorvaj garu, he asked whether I had interest in acting. Later, he cast me in three out of his four films. Thanks to Suku garu. After this film’s release, people will recognise me as Actor Chandu.”
Actor Gautham Chakradhar
“Becoming an actor was my mother’s dream. With this film, I’m finally seeing myself on the big screen. ‘Killer’ has beautiful visual effects and intense action sequences. You can imagine how much effort the team put into it. Director Poorvaj has made a film that will appeal to everyone.”
Producer Padmanabha Reddy A.
“There are moments in life that make us proud—introducing Poorvaj is one of them. One of his strengths is that he always retains the people who started their careers with him. When we began this film, we didn’t expect such an amazing output. Just as the ‘Fire and Ice’ song reflects dual elements, we were surprised by the visuals, songs, and performances in the film. You will witness killer performances in ‘Killer.’”
Heroine Jyothi Poorvaj
“I wanted to become a doctor, but ended up working in an IT company. Later, I became popular through serials, and now I’m stepping forward as a heroine. None of this was planned—it just happened. After becoming an actor, I always wished to do an action film with strong stunts. I told this to Poorvaj. While we were working on ‘Master Piece,’ he prepared the script for ‘Killer.’ After reading it, I wondered how we could make such a large-scale film. But he made it possible with the help of friends and well-wishers. My team says I performed very well in this film. I simply followed Poorvaj’s instructions. We are bringing a completely new kind of content to you. Please continue supporting us like always.”
Director Poorvaj
“Telugu cinema is moving in a new direction, and ‘Killer’ will be another bold attempt that wins audience appreciation. Once the trailer releases, it will become the talk of the industry. Jyothi Poorvaj plays five different roles—a Spy, Vampire, Super She, Terrorist, and Raksha Rai—and she has performed all of them brilliantly. We have already revealed a few looks, and the response was tremendous. The story of this film is built around Artificial Intelligence, and the five roles are interconnected with the futuristic concept. The glimpses and the song you’ve seen today represent only 3% of what we have. The remaining content will be completely surprising. The idea for ‘Killer’ came while I was working on ‘Master Piece.’ Producer Padmanabha Reddy and the entire team gave me immense support to bring this film to life.”
After producing the National Award-winning film Colour Photo and the blockbuster Bedurulanka 2012, Ravindra Benerjee Muppaneni of Loukya Entertainments is now presenting his latest film, Dandora. The film features Shivaji, Navdeep, Nandu, Ravikrishna, Manika Chikkala, Mounika Reddy, Bindu Madhavi, Radhya, Aditi Bhavaraju, and others in key roles.
Directed by Murali Kanth, the film is set for a grand release on December 25, 2025. On Monday, the team unveiled the teaser, giving a glimpse into what the film intends to convey. The teaser begins on a humorous note with a lover trying to kiss his girlfriend, who reacts playfully.
The next scenes introduce two key characters. Navdeep plays a sarpanch, appearing stylish with cooling glasses and a confident attitude. Shivaji is introduced next, delivering a bold dialogue: “Go to Hyderabad… go to America… go anywhere you want. But if you die, you must come back here.”
Navdeep’s sarcastic dialogue, “We’re not the ones who cause trouble… but if trouble comes to us, we won’t stay quiet,” adds a comic touch set in a rural backdrop. Another character, played by Nandu, is shown scolding his wife and daughter. Bindu Madhavi appears in the role of a sex worker, delivering a powerful line: “Who said I’m doing something wrong? They’re paying money… I’m giving them a service.”
The Dhandoraa teaser then shifts into an emotional segment. A dead body is being carried away, and a child asks why they are taking his grandmother so far. Shivaji responds: “Don’t talk like you know the whole world just because you’ve read a few books… there’s a world you don’t know.” This dialogue hints that the film explores deeper themes about the struggles, situations, and emotions a person faces between birth and death.
Dhandoraa appears to narrate a socially relevant story based on how atrocities continue even today when girls from dominant castes love or marry outside their caste. Set against a Telangana rural backdrop, the film blends ancient traditions, satire, humor, and heartfelt emotions. The teaser makes it clear that the director aims to tell a strong, impactful story, increasing expectations for the film.
The film’s songs are being released through T-Series. Atharvana Bhadrakali Pictures is handling the overseas release.
WHO IS ALSO LINKED TO LARGE-SCALE ONLINE BETTING PROMOTIONS
The Cyber Crime Police, Hyderabad City, have achieved a major breakthrough by arresting the prime accused operating the iBomma/Bappam large-scale movie piracy network, which includes over 65 mirror websites responsible for causing thousands of crores in losses to the Telugu Film Industry. The accused was also found diverting lakhs of users from piracy websites to illegal betting platforms such as 1win, 1xbet, and others — a criminal operation that has led to massive financial exploitation of the public. These arrests are the sequel of comprehensive investigation into the piracy of new Telugu films namely “Kantara Chapter 1”, “Dude”, “Mirai” and etc. which have been uploaded onto the illegal websites: iBomma/Bappam and its extension websites. CASE DETAILS AND INVESTIGATION: Facts of the case are that received complaint from Anti-Video Piracy Cell, Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC). They reported that the piracy websites rao.ibomma.foo, bappam.dev, and about 65 associated mirror domains (collectively known as iBomma/Bappam) are illegally uploading and distributing copyrighted Telugu movies without authorization. These websites host newly released theatrical and OTT films in HD quality, causing massive financial losses to the Telugu film industry. The complainant stated that the operators frequently change domains, use Cloudflare hosting for anonymity, and attract millions of users, resulting in huge recurring losses to producers, distributors, and exhibitors. He further reported that the administrators of these websites have issued public threats to Telugu film producers, including an intimidating message widely circulated on social media. He requested for investigation, blocking of websites, tracing of the operators, and taking necessary legal action. Basing on the complaint, registered a case in Cr.No.1555/2025 U/s 66C, 66E IT Act; 318(4) r/w 3(5) BNS; 63, 65 Copyright Act and investigated into. During the course of investigation, the following persons have been identified as the prime accused
Ravi Emandi Age: 39 years R/o: IDL Green Hills Road, Hyderabad N/o: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh State. The accused is Presently a Citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis Country
Duddela Shivajee Age: 27 years Occ: Website Developer, R/o. Udayagiri, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh ( Arrested on 24-09-2025)
Susarla Prashanth, Age: 27 years, Occ: Private Job, R/o. Pune City, Maharashtra- N/o Atmakur, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh (Arrested on 22-09-2025) CASE HISTORY CREATION OF IBOMMA WEBSITE The accused, Ravi Emandi, is a native of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He completed his B.Sc, Computers, and later moved to Mumbai where he worked in private companies and completed MBA. After returning to Hyderabad in 2010, he established ER Infotech, a web services firm specializing in domain registration, hosting, and website development. Later as internet access became cheaper and widespread, increasing online content consumption and the popularity of OTT platforms like Netflix and Hotstar. Observing the high demand for online streaming, he conceived the idea of creating a free high-quality movie website, earning revenue through advertisements. Simultaneously, he noticed the rapid growth of online gaming and betting platforms and identified them as highly profitable for advertisement partnerships. Leveraging his technical expertise in web hosting and development, he created the piracy website iBOMMA in 2019, marking the beginning of his piracy and betting promotion operations. HOW IT BECAME FAMOUS During the COVID-19 lockdown, people were confined to their homes, work-from-home became the norm, and theatres were closed to prevent public gatherings. To watch new movies, the public had to subscribe to multiple OTT platforms, creating a financial burden for many households. At this time, the iBOMMA website gained rapid popularity by offering newly released movies in high quality on a single platform free of cost. Millions of users began visiting the site for entertainment during lockdown restrictions. The website link spread widely through word of mouth, WhatsApp forwards, and various social media platforms. iBOMMA allowed viewers to watch movies and web series within 1–2 days of release, from the comfort of their homes and along with their families. Its superior video quality compared to other piracy websites and torrent platforms made it highly appealing. As a result, iBOMMA became one of the most popular piracy websites, attracting approximately 5 million users per month. CREATION OF A SOPHISTICATED NETWORK FOR OPERATING THE PIRACY WEBSITES: As traffic to iBOMMA increased, regulatory actions by the Piracy Cell and copyright authorities led to the primary domains being repeatedly blocked for public access. To evade these blocks, the accused created multiple new domain extensions and frequently shifted the website to foreign servers to remain outside Indian jurisdiction. With the surge in user traffic, advertisement revenue from gaming and betting applications rose to crores of rupees. This increased revenue enabled the accused to expand and strengthen his illegal operations. He used those funds to build a highly sophisticated network of domains and hosting infrastructures. The accused also deployed physical servers in different countries Netherlands, Switzerland to support his platforms and ensure uninterrupted streaming of pirated content. These measures made it extremely difficult for law enforcement agencies to trace, block, or shut down his piracy network. OPERATION OF WEBSITE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE OF THE ACCUSED • The accused, Ravi Emandi, is highly skilled in website design, hosting, and maintenance, with experience creating and managing over 900 websites. • In 2019, he created the iBomma piracy movie website, and in 2022, he developed the Bappam piracy movie website. • He purchased physical servers in Amsterdam and Switzerland, which he used to operate the iBomma and Bappam TV websites and their various extensions. • For all domain registrations, he used the Porkbun domain registrar. According to information from Porkbun, he registered 110 domain names related to the iBomma and BappamTV extensions. • To further conceal server details and mitigate direct blocking attempts, the accused used Cloudflare services. • He regularly maintained backup copies of movies on external hard drives with the intention of quickly launching new domain extensions of iBomma and Bappam whenever existing ones were blocked by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. • He also embedded malware within pirated movie files, enabling him to collect data from users who download or stream the content SOURCE OF PIRATED MOVIES • The accused is downloading movies from OTT platforms on the first day of its release, using third-party applications designed to bypass digital rights management (DRM) protections. • He is also acquiring pirated copies of movies by purchasing them from various underground sources, with communications and transactions coordinated primarily through Telegram Application. • Through the Seizures made from the possession of the accused, about 21,000 movies in his hard disks were identified ranging from Hollywood to Tollywood including several languages ranging from The God Father-1972 to OG-2025 spanning Hollywood, Bollywood, and Tollywood content. REVENUE GENERATION: The accused collaborated with online gaming and betting platforms such as 1win, 1xbet, and others, and strategically diverted users visiting the iBOMMA website to these betting sites. By clicking on the website 2–3 times, users were automatically redirected to these gaming platforms. He placed highly visible pop-ups and advertisements that redirected users to illegal betting applications, thereby earning affiliate commissions based on user clicks, registrations, and deposits. In addition, many of these betting sites prompted users to download malicious APK files, which infected their mobile phones and computers. These malicious applications captured sensitive user data, which was later sold to cybercriminals and misused for offences such as digital arrest scams, investment frauds, and unauthorized trading. Through this illegal ecosystem of piracy and betting promotions, the accused earned approximately ₹20 crores. With the proceeds, he purchased plots and flats, and maintained a balance of ₹3.5 crores in his bank account, which has now been frozen by the police. Further analysis is underway to trace additional funds held in foreign accounts and cryptocurrency wallets. To evade Indian law, the accused renounced his Indian citizenship and obtained citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis. He frequently travelled to countries such as the Netherlands, Switzerland, USA, Thailand, France, and Dubai to collaborate with gaming and betting application operators. By hosting his servers in foreign locations and running his websites from multiple countries, he made it extremely difficult for law enforcement agencies to trace his activities, identify hosting servers, or gather actionable technical details. Police, after analyzing technical information obtained from various domain service providers, internet service providers, and passport authorities, successfully apprehended the accused from an apartment in Green Hills Road, Kukatpally. The accused was also involved in the following cases of Cyber Crime Police Station, Hyderabad 1. FIR NO 1042/2025 U/s 66C, 66E of IT Act, & 318(4) r/w 3(5), Sec 63, 65 of Copy Right Act of Cyber Crime PS, Hyderabad 2. FIR NO 1292/2025 U/s 66C, 66E of IT Act, & 318(4) r/w 3(5), Sec 63, 65 of Copy Right Act of Cyber Crime PS, Hyderabad. 3. FIR NO 1682/2025 U/s 66C, 66E of IT Act, & 318(4),338 r/w 3(5), Sec 63, 65 of Copy Right Act of Cyber Crime PS, Hyderabad 4. FIR No 347/2025 U/s 66C, 66D of IT Act, & 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 340(2) of BNS and Sec 63, 65 of Copy Right Act of Cyber Crime PS, Hyderabad IMPACT ON THE PUBLIC The iBomma and its associated piracy websites gained massive popularity by offering high-quality Movies, Web Series, and OTT content free of cost. After the arrest of the iBomma organizer, some sections of the public on social media praised him for providing free entertainment, feeling that their viewing options were reduced. However, the dark and dangerous side of these websites is often ignored. By visiting iBomma, Bappam, and similar piracy portals, the public is exposed to severe risks. These websites aggressively push users toward illegal Betting and Gaming platforms, redirecting them through pop-up ads and hidden scripts. Users visiting these piracy sites were automatically diverted to betting applications such as 1win, 1xbet, and others, where they were lured with bonuses, misleading offers, and deceptive promotions. The accused’s websites recorded over 5 million users per month, and a significant portion of these users ended up registering on betting platforms, eventually losing substantial amounts of money. Numerous recent cases show that victims of such online betting applications, after losing their hard-earned savings, have fallen into deep debt traps, and in several instances, have even resorted to suicide. Further, these piracy websites frequently prompt users to download APK files or install harmful software. These malicious applications can steal personal data, banking passwords, contacts, photos, and OTPs. Through the malware installed on users’ devices, the accused collected personal information, financial details, and private photographs, which were later sold to cybercriminals. This stolen data has been misused in various cybercrimes, including digital arrest scams, investment frauds, identity theft, and unauthorized online trading. In summary, while these piracy sites may appear to offer free entertainment, they expose the public to financial loss, data theft, privacy violations, and life-threatening cyber risks. SEIZURES MADE: 1) An amount of Rs 3 Crores seized in accused Bank Accounts 2) Mobile phones-3 3) Laptops -3 4) CPUs-6 5) Seagate HDDs, SSDs, pen drives-15 6) Bank Passbooks -10 7) Cheque books from various banks- 35 8) Debit/credit cards of ICICI, IDFC First, HSBC, IndusInd, DBS, HDFC, AU, Federal Bank, etc.-34
Under the guidance of Addl. Commissioner of Police, (Crimes), Sri. M. Srinivasulu, IPS, personal monitoringofDCP Cyber Crimes, Smt. Dara Kavitha, and under the supervision of ACsP, Sri R.G Siva Maruti and Sri Jayapal Reddy,officers of Cyber Crime Unit, Hyderabad, Sri K Madhusudhan Rao, Inspector of Police, Sri S Naresh Inspector of Police, Sri Mahipal, P. Suresh and Sri T. Vinay Kumar, Manmohan Goud Sub Inspectors of Police, Sri V. Maheshwar Reddy Head Constable, and other members of the teamplayed a crucial role in apprehending the accused and recovering assets. Their commendable efforts, which dismantled a sophisticated Piracy cybercrime network, are worth rewarding. PUBLIC ADVISORY: Any form of watching pirated content on unauthorized websites amounts to theft and severely impacts the film industry and OTT platforms, causing huge financial losses and harming the livelihood of thousands of technicians, artists, and workers who depend on cinema. Additionally, piracy websites often force users to download malicious software and APK files, which can compromise mobile phones and computers, leading to data breaches, theft of personal information, financial fraud, and unauthorized access to sensitive dataputting the public at risk of identity theft, banking fraud, and other cybercrimes. The Anti-Piracy Cell of the Telugu Film Industry and the Hyderabad City Police are working tirelessly to eliminate piracy and dismantle illegal networks.Seperate mechanism was setup to warn the public, raise awareness about malware risks, and discourage access to piracy websites to protect citizens from harm. The Cyber Crime Police urge citizens to use only official OTT platforms and legitimate movie sources, and report any suspicious websites or online activity immediately to the Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 or www.cybercrime.gov.in.
V. C SAJJANAR, IPS Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City.
Telugu release by Sri Lakshmi Jyothi Creations – A. N. Balaji
Action King Arjun Sarja and Aishwarya Rajesh starrer Tamil investigative personal drama “Theeyavar Kulai Nadunga” is getting its Telugu release as “Mufti Police” on the 21st of this month. Directed by Dinesh Lakshmanan and produced by G. Arul Kumar under G.S.R.Arts, this Tamil film is being brought to Telugu audiences by noted producer A. N. Balaji under Sri Lakshmi Jyothi Creations.
Set against the backdrop of a writer’s murder, the film unfolds as a police investigative thriller, while giving strong importance to personal drama, which makes it unique. The film also touches upon autism, which has become a major concern for many children in recent times — a noteworthy inclusion.
Speaking about the release, A. N. Balaji, head of Sri Lakshmi Jyothi Creations, said: “Considering the craze Action King Arjun and Aishwarya Rajesh (a.k.a. Bhagyam) enjoy in Telugu states, we are releasing Mufti Police in a large number of theatres. Along with action, the personal drama in this film is very engaging. We strongly believe the film will achieve tremendous success in both Tamil and Telugu. My heartfelt thanks to G. Arul Kumar for giving me the opportunity to present this film to Telugu audiences, and to director Dinesh Lakshmanan for crafting such a wonderful movie.”
The film also stars Ram Kumar Ganesan, Abhirami Venkatachalam, Praveen Raja and others. Crew: P.R.O: Dheeraj – Appaji, Editing: Lawrence Kishore, Cinematography: Bharath Aseenagan, Music: Saravanan Abhimanyu, Producer: G. Arul Kumar, Writer–Director: Dinesh Lakshmanan, Release: Sri Lakshmi Jyothi Creations – A. N. Balaji.
