Sai Durgha Tej’s newest post didn’t feel like a routine update; it read like a devotion-soaked letter from a son who has lived two different lives. Two photographs – one from the innocence of his beginnings, another from the clarity of his second life – carried the kind of quiet depth words can rarely match.

The first photograph takes us back to Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham, the film that introduced him to Telugu Cinéma and earned him the Best Debut Award at the CineMAA Awards. His mother stepping forward to receive that honour on his behalf radiates the unmistakable glow of a beginning. Nothing dramatic, nothing embellished – just a young actor’s first milestone held gently by the person who had stood closest to his journey.

The second photograph, captured at the inaugural Eugenix Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards South 2025, belongs to a completely different chapter. His mother accepting the Most Desirable Star (Male) award on his behalf wasn’t a symbolic gesture for cameras; it was a lived truth shaped by everything he survived. It echoed the accident, the long recovery, and the resilience that rebuilt him. His line, “My first award in my second life is taken by AMMA,” reads with the clarity of someone who has returned from the edge. And the follow-up “Ye janmalo punyam chesukunano telidhu… neeku kodukuga puttanu Amma” carries the kind of honesty that doesn’t need elaboration.

Together, the two images close a circle – a beginning and a rebirth, both anchored by the same steady presence.

On the work front, Sai Durgha Tej is entering one of his strongest phases. After delivering the 100-crore blockbuster Virupaksha, he now moves towards his upcoming project, the massive 125-crore Pan-India action drama SYG: Samabrala Yeti Gattu. With its scale and the rising industry buzz, SYG stands as one of the most anticipated films ahead, with Tej firmly at the centre of expectation.

It’s well known that rooted and culture-based Kannada films have been creating waves at the box office lately. After Kantara—which brought the concept of Bhoota Kola to national attention and shook the Indian box office—another film based on the divine protector Koragajja, worshipped across parts of Karnataka, Kerala, Mumbai, and especially Tulu Nadu, is all set to arrive.

Titled ‘Koragajja’, the film is produced by Thrivikram Sapalya under Thrivikrama Cinemas and Success Films banners, and is directed by Sudheer Attavar, a Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

Music for the film is composed by Gopi Sundar. Freshly, a grand audio launch was held in Mangaluru, drawing huge crowds. The event stood out for its vibrant atmosphere, with the cast appearing in diverse looks and the entire theme designed around Koragajja.

The album features songs sung by an impressive lineup — Sharon Prabhakar, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, Javed Ali, Armaan Malik, Swaroop Khan, Anila Rajeev, and Sudheer Attavar. The music has been released through Zee Music.

Producer Thrivikrama Sapalya said: “Thanks to everyone who attended the ‘Koragajja’ event. The posters and the 3D motion poster received an overwhelming response. We’ll be releasing the film very soon, and it’s going to be a big surprise for everyone.”

Director Sudheer Attavar stated: “Even 30 years ago, Kannada cinema produced pan-world films. For instance, Nagarahole was released in 13 languages worldwide. Kannada cinema has given us many great films, and Kantara is one among them. Renowned Kannadiga Kalpana Garu once served as an ambassador in Russia, and our industry has received many Gramapeetha awards. Now, we bring Koragajja to you — please watch and support it. The film will surely impress everyone.”

Actress Shruti expressed : “I’m delighted to be part of such a wonderful film like Koragajja. I thank the team for this opportunity. Kannada cinema is currently delivering outstanding films that showcase India’s culture and traditions. Following Kantara, Koragajja is another gem from Kannada — please watch and support it.”

Actress Bhavya said : “I’m happy to have acted in such a powerful and meaningful film. Koragajja will definitely appeal to everyone.”

Actor Sandeep Soparkar shared : “This is my first Kannada film, and I’m happy to have worked with Sudheer sir and Thrivikrama sir. I’ve never performed a dance like this before. I thank the team for giving me such a wonderful role. Every character and every song in Koragajja stands out. Art, music, and literature are essential for human existence.”

The songs from Koragajja are already receiving great appreciation from listeners. The film is currently in its post-production phase. The posters and motion posters have generated strong curiosity among audiences, and the team is gearing up for an early release.

Technical Crew:

Banner: Thrivikrama Cinemas & Success Films
Producer: Thrivikrama Sapalya
Writer, Director, Screenplay & Dialogues: Sudheer Attavar
Editor: Jith Joshi
Music: Gopi Sundar
Cinematography: Manoj Pillai
Singers: Sharon Prabhakar, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, Javed Ali, Armaan Malik, Swaroop Khan, Anila Rajeev, Sudhir Attavar
PRO: Sai Satish

Craze is at peak for Rajamouli Globe Trotter.

Probably the highest budget film this year,

Scheduled for a 2026/2027 release. The jungle adventure film features scenes shot in several locations, including India and the forests of Kenya.

Portrayed as a rugged explorer Mahesh Babu’s character is similar to the iconic adventurer of Indiana Jones.

Priyanka Chopra’s remuneration for the film is 30 crores, this time Mahesh Babu’s remuneration is at peak its 100 crores plus profit sharing.

Targeted for a global release, with each film update by Rajamouli film is getting unprecedented craze.

Rebel Star Prabhas, who has taken Indian cinema to new heights, completes 23 glorious years in the film industry today. His cinematic journey began with Eeswar, and since then, he has continued to conquer the box office with record-breaking blockbusters.

From his early hits like Raghavendra, Varsham, Adavi Ramudu, Chakram, Chatrapathi, Pournami, Yogi, Munna, Bujjigadu, Billa, Ek Niranjan, Darling, Mr. Perfect, Rebel, and Mirchi, Prabhas carved his own space as a mass and family hero. But with Baahubali, his Pan-India era truly began.

Following Baahubali 1 & 2, he continued his domination with Saaho, Salaar, and Kalki 2898 AD, each redefining box-office success. Prabhas holds the rare distinction of delivering two ₹1000+ crore grossers (Baahubali 2 and Kalki 2898 AD). He also became the first Indian hero to cross $10 million in overseas collections multiple times a feat unmatched in Indian cinema.

Prabhas’ debut film Eeswar was released on November 11, 2002, a date cherished by fans and cine-lovers alike as the day a Rebel Star was born. To celebrate this milestone, the makers of his upcoming film The Raja Saab have unveiled a special poster, showcasing Prabhas in an ultra-stylish and refreshing avatar.

Directed by Maruthi and produced by People Media Factory, The Raja Saab is touted as one of the most prestigious films of his career and is set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with the Sankranthi festival.

Meanwhile, Prabhas has an impressive line-up of massive Pan-India projects, Salaar 2 (with Prashanth Neel, produced by Hombale Films), Spirit (directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, produced by T-Series), Fauzi (directed by Hanu Raghavapudi under Mythri Movie Makers), and Kalki 2 (by Nag Ashwin and Vyjayanthi Movies).

With each of these monumental films, Prabhas continues to expand his cinematic universe and reaffirm his position as India’s most celebrated Rebel Star.

▪ Nominated for the 2024 Oscar Awards
▪ Releasing across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on November 21

Hyderabad: After creating a worldwide sensation and earning a nomination for the 2024 Oscar Awards, the globally acclaimed film “The Face of the Faceless” is now set to release in Telugu. Produced by Try Light Creations and supported by Divyavani Social Communications, the Telugu version of the film will hit theatres across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on November 21. To mark the occasion, the film unit held a press meet at the Telugu Film Chamber.

Speaking on the occasion, former actor Raja said, “I once came to the Film Chamber as an actor, and today I’ve come as a pastor. Forgiveness is not something everyone can practice; it is truly divine. This film is about the sacrifice of Sister Rani Maria. It has received 123 awards and was even nominated for the Oscars. I urge everyone to promote and support this film when it releases on November 21.”

Dr. I. Lourdu Raj, CEO of Divyavani Social Communications, said, “Forgiveness brings peace. Chaganti Productions is supporting this film, which has touched hearts across the world. I’m confident it will connect deeply with audiences here too. Let us all extend our support.”

Deepak John, Chairman of the Telangana Christian Minorities Finance Corporation, said, “This is a voice for the voiceless. The film spreads a message of love, peace, and forgiveness. It will release in about 50–60 theatres across the Telugu states. Let’s support and make this film a success in Telugu as well.”

CSI Bishop Wilson added, “It takes courage to love and courage to forgive. This Oscar-nominated film portrays a character who helps the underprivileged. It’s a heart-touching story.”

Director Vamshi Krishna said, “Veteran singers Hariharan and Chitra lent their voices to this film. We must support such globally significant, humanitarian films — they are essential for society.”

Actor Jakkula Krishna Mohan shared, “This movie has several goosebump moments that will move everyone deeply. Let’s make the Telugu version a grand success on November 21.”

The film is based on the true story of Sister Rani Maria Vattalil, a Catholic nun and social activist who dedicated her life to uplifting the poor and empowering women. The Face of the Faceless portrays the struggles she faced in her mission. Actor Vincy Aloysius plays the role of Sister Rani Maria.

Credits:
Director: Shaison P. Ouseph
Producer: Sandra D’Souza Rana
Executive Producer: Ranjan Abraham
Production: Try Light Creations
PRO: Kadali Rambabu, Dayyala Ashok

▪ Grand Pre-Release Event of ‘Rolugunta Suri’ Held in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Telugu film ‘Rolugunta Suri’, a realistic emotional drama set against a village backdrop, is all set to hit the big screens on November 14. Directed by Anil Kumar Palla, the film stars Nagarjuna Palla, Aadhya Reddy, and Bhavana Neelap in the lead roles. It is produced by Soumya Chandini Palla under the banner Tapaswi Art Creations.

To mark the upcoming release, the movie team organized a pre-release event at the Telugu Film Chamber in Hyderabad.

Director Anil Kumar Palla said,
“Oscar award-winning lyricist Chandrabose appreciated our film, calling it a beautifully made realistic village drama. His compliments gave our entire team a great boost of energy. He also praised the music. The song launched by noted music director Anup Rubens has received a very good response. We’re grateful to him for his support and kind words about our team’s talent and effort. Director Shiva Nirvana (of Khushi fame) also conveyed his best wishes and appreciated our team. I’m confident that audiences will connect deeply with the film’s content.

Our hero Nagarjuna Palla is a national gold medalist in athletics and has shown great acting talent in this film. He has a bright future in cinema. I sincerely request everyone to watch Rolugunta Suri in theaters on November 14.”

Hero Nagarjuna Palla said,
“This is my debut film. I come from a sports background and did this project with great passion. I’m thankful to my director and producer for giving me this opportunity. I’m happy that we are already planning our next project with the same team. I request everyone to watch our film in theaters and bless us with your love and support.”

Producer Soumya Chandini Palla said,
“Rolugunta Suri is a realistic village drama filled with emotions and life truths. Every member of our unit showcased their talent, and the film has turned out really well. I request everyone to go to the theaters on November 14, watch the film, and make it a success.”

Lyricist Rama Rao Mathumuru said,
“I wrote the breakup song ‘Ninna Monna’ for this film. It was a memorable experience to have it launched and appreciated by Anup Rubens, and to receive special praise from Oscar winner Chandrabose. That’s an unforgettable moment for me.”

The film’s unit expressed confidence that Rolugunta Suri will stand out as one of the rare and remarkable films in Telugu cinema.

Technical Crew:

Cast: Nagarjuna Palla, Aadhya Reddy, Bhavana Neelap, Brahmananda Reddy, Satyanarayana, Ayusha, Jyothi, Maharshi Ramana, Mukundam Srinu, and others

Producer: Soumya Chandini Palla
Executive Producers: Oorikooti Tatharao, Palla Satyanarayana
Director: Anil Kumar Palla
Music: Subhash Anand
Lyrics: Rama Rao Mathumuru
Background Score: Sandeep Chakravarthi
Editing & Additional Screenplay: Aavula Venkatesh
Story & Dialogues: Mohammed Sai
Fights: Vasu
Art Director: S. Ramesh
Co-Director: Subhash
Publicity Design: Image 7 Advertising
PROs: Kadali Rambabu, Dayyala Ashok

In the Diwali blockbuster film K-Ramp, starring successful hero Kiran Abbavaram, the song Idemitamma Maaya Maaya Maikam Kamminda from the movie Aayudham, which starred Rajasekhar, was used. This song played during the hero’s introduction sequence and quickly went viral on social media. Many people made reels and shorts using this song’s beat, making it a part of K-Ramp’s success as well. On this occasion, K-Ramp producers Rajesh Danda and Shiva Bommakku expressed their gratitude to Aayudham movie hero Rajasekhar, producers Vajja Srinivasa Rao and N. Anjan Babu, director N. Shankar, and music director Vandemataram Srinivas.

Producers Rajesh Danda and Shiva Bommakku said – “We are thankful to the Telugu audience for making our movie K-Ramp a blockbuster hit this Diwali. We used the song Idemitamma Maaya Maaya Maikam Kamminda from Dr. Rajasekhar’s film Aayudham. Our heartfelt thanks to Vandemataram Srinivas garu for composing such a great song, to producers Vajja Srinivasa Rao and N. Anjan Babu garu, and to our director N. Shankar garu for selecting this classic track back then. The song went viral once again through our film, with many reels being made, which helped us immensely in promotions. We sincerely thank the entire Aayudham team.”

The film The Girlfriend, starring National Crush Rashmika Mandanna and talented actor Dheekshith Shetty, was released recently to great success. Both youth and family audiences have embraced the film warmly. Produced under the prestigious banners of Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, the film was presented by Allu Aravind and directed by Rahul Ravindran. Dheeraj Mogilineni and Vidya Koppinedi served as producers. Following the film’s success, Anu Emmanuel shared her experience of portraying the character Durga.

“For The Girlfriend, I first got a call from producer Dheeraj. Later, I met director Rahul, who narrated the script. After listening to the story and my character, I immediately felt that I had to be part of this film. It conveys a meaningful message about women. Working on this movie gave me great creative satisfaction. Since it’s a Geetha Arts production, I knew the project would be handled with care. I’m happy about the response the film is receiving. However, I never do a movie with the expectation of getting praise or acclaim.

I’ve worked with star heroes in both Telugu and Tamil – Pawan Kalyan, Allu Arjun, Nani, Naga Chaitanya, Sivakarthikeyan, Karthi, Vishal, and others. But looking back, I do regret doing a few films. Acting in some commercial movies didn’t give me any artistic satisfaction. In those films, I’d just dance a few steps and deliver some routine dialogues. I didn’t realize it then, but now I’ve decided not to take up such roles anymore. I did The Girlfriend for my own satisfaction and to learn something new as an actress.

I played Durga in the film. During the first half, I was a bit anxious about how the audience would receive my character. But I was happy with the way director Rahul shaped it. He’s a very sensitive filmmaker. He didn’t just guide me – he guided every actor in the film with equal care. In commercial movies, we’re often asked to overact, but while performing Durga, I initially gave exaggerated expressions. Rahul told me to tone it down and act as naturally as possible. That approach helped me bring authenticity to the role. I dubbed for my character myself, and Rahul asked me to speak with an American accent, which made Durga’s portrayal even more natural on screen. I watched the movie in the theater, and I was thrilled when audiences clapped for some of my scenes.

By the time I came on board, Rashmika had already been cast as Bhooma. I never wanted to play Bhooma’s role. In Hollywood, movies don’t categorize characters as hero, heroine, or villain – every character contributes to the story. Rahul followed a similar approach in The Girlfriend, ensuring that every role had meaning and justification. To become someone like Durga, one must first go through what Bhooma goes through. No one is born with Durga’s courage – it comes after facing misunderstanding and suffocation from parents, friends, or society. Even men experience this kind of struggle.

Career-wise, I still feel a bit unsatisfied, but as an actor, I’m content. I’ve worked with many big stars, but I’ve never been desperate for opportunities. I believe the right projects will come to me. When I came to India from the U.S., I didn’t go to my hometown in Kerala – I came straight to Hyderabad and have lived here ever since. I auditioned for Prithviraj’s Aadujeevitham in Malayalam but couldn’t do the film. If I get a good opportunity, I’d love to work in Malayalam cinema someday. Working with Dheekshith was a great experience – he’s a very dedicated actor, and we prepared well for our combination scenes.

I had earlier worked with producer Dheeraj on Urvasivo Rakshasivo. For a film like The Girlfriend to succeed, you need a committed producer like Dheeraj. Many female-centric films in the past didn’t receive the attention they deserved because they lacked the right team. Our film highlights how society places countless conditions on women – how to talk, what to wear, when to marry, when to have children – while men only face pressure about their job or income. I currently have a few projects in the discussion stage, but it’s too early to reveal details about them.”