First look launch by Telangana Cinematography minister KomatiReddy Venkat Reddy
Google Maps now shows the ‘Gulf of America’
Google Maps now shows the “Gulf of America” in place of the “Gulf of Mexico” for users on both web and mobile in the United States. It made the change after the Trump administration formally changed the name today of the body of water spanning between the eastern coast of Mexico and the Florida panhandle. Google says it follows the GNIS, or Geographic Names Information System, a US database of location information.
Upon taking office, Trump signed executive orders not only changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico but also reverting the name of Denali, America’s highest peak, to its former moniker Mt. McKinley.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has cheekily suggested calling the United States “Mexican America,” pointing to a map from before one-third of her country was seized by the United States in 1848.
Content is the Key for Any Film
At the first-look launch event of Takita Tadimi Tandana, Telangana State Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy emphasized that films with strong content and a feel-good experience achieve great success, regardless of budget or whether they feature new actors. He stated that content-driven films provide audiences with a meaningful cinematic experience.
After unveiling the first-look poster of Takita Tadimi Tandana, the minister congratulated the film team and reiterated the importance of storytelling in cinema.
Starring Ghana Aditya (known for his role in Murder) and debutant Telugu actress Priya, the film is directed by Raj Lohith and produced by Chandan Kumar Koppula under the Yellow Mango Entertainment banner. Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy officially released the film’s first look.
The event was attended by prominent producer Rama Satyanarayana, Venkat Bulemoni (head of Cineteria Media Works), director Raj Lohith, producer Chandan Kumar Koppula, as well as the film’s cast and crew.
Producer Chandan Kumar announced that Takita Tadimi Tandana will be released in theaters on the 27th of this month, under the distribution of Cineteria Media Works.
The film’s technical team includes: PRO: Dheeraj-Appaji, Music: Naren Reddy, Editor: Hari Shankar, Cinematography: P.N. Anjan, Lyrics: Sreshta,
Co-writer: Dilip Arukonda!!
Trump instructs Treasury to halt penny production
In an effort to cut down government expenses.Trump instructs Treasury to halt penny production.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he has instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt the production of pennies, citing the high cost of producing one cent.
The penny has been under fire for years, with the movement to eliminate the penny picking up steam last month after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency posted on X calling attention to the high cost of producing the single-cent coin.
In fiscal year 2024, the US Mint said in its annual report that the US penny costs about 3.7 cents to produce and distribute, up more than 20% from the previous year. The rising cost of metals, including zinc and copper, is part of the reason it’s getting more expensive to make the coin.
Man fined $200 for using speakerphone in French train station
Nuisance of usage of smartphones in public places continues.
A man in France has been fined $200 for using the speakerphone on his cell while in a train station.
The incident occurred while he was waiting for a train at Nantes station in the west of the country on Sunday.
Debrett’s, Britain’s bible of all things etiquette, published a piece in 2023 on the new rules of cell phone use. It states: “Keep phone calls to yourself. If you’re making a video call in a public space (or if you’re just too lazy to hold the phone up to your ear) you must use headphones or earbuds.
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Pattudala movie review – Road trip strained relationship thriller
Pattudala (Vidaamuyarchi) is a 2025 Indian Tamil dubbed Telugu language action thriller film directed by Magizh Thirumeni.
The film stars Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, and Arjun Sarja in the lead roles. The film’s music was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, and the cinematography was handled by Om Prakash.
The film was released on February 6, 2025.
Plot: The film is set in Georgia, Indian couple Ajith and Trisha living there with a strained marriage relationship embark on a road trip to Trisha’s mother’s home.
During the road trip their car breaks down and Trisha gets kidnapped by Arjun and Regina gang who sell human faces for plastic surgery.
The rest of the story deals with Ajith showing unwavering love for Trisha and his efforts to rescue from Villian gang.
Positives:
Locations and action sequences
Ajith performance
Negatives:
Film runs on predictable lines
Neither an edge of the seat triller nor an entertainer
It’s a film that may appeal to Ajith fans, but others may find it to be an average film.
