Rim Jim – A Gangster Drama Based on Real Incidents

▪️ Tagline: “Asleedam”
▪️ Inspired by true incidents
▪️ Rahul Sipligunj acts and sings
▪️ Currently in post-production

Set against the backdrop of real-life incidents that occurred in Andhra Pradesh during the 1990s, the gangster-themed film Rim Jim is being directed by Hema Sunder and produced by G. Sachetan Reddy, Dr. Manasa, and Srinivasa Rao.

Made under the banners of AV Cinemas, C Visuals, Rim Jim carries the tagline “Asleedam” and is presented as a story of friendship and love, woven into a gritty, realistic gangster narrative. The film is currently busy with post-production work, and the makers are expected to announce the release date soon.

Speaking on the occasion, director Hema Sunder said that the film has shaped up extremely well and assured that it will appeal to audiences across sections with its engaging storytelling and emotional depth.

A major highlight of the film is Rahul Sipligunj, who plays a key role and has also sung two songs, which are expected to be major attractions of the movie.

Ajay Ved appears in the lead role, while Vrajana plays the female lead. Supporting roles are portrayed by Bittiri Satti and Raj Thirandas, among others.

With a realistic tone and a strong emotional core, Rim Jim promises an intense cinematic experience and is set to hit screens soon.


Film Details
Banners : AV Cinemas, C Visuals

Cast: Ajay Ved, Vrajana, Rahul Sipligunj, Bittiri Satti, Raj Thirandas, Others

Producers: G. Sachetan Reddy, Dr.Manasa, Srinivasa Rao
Story, Screenplay & Direction: Hema Sunder
Songs: Rahul Sipligunj
Music: Kokkilagadda Ephraim
Cinematography: Vasu Pendam
Editing: Penumatsa Rohith
PRO: Ashok Dayyala

It appears that the release date for the highly anticipated Tollywood film ‘Peddi’ is likely to change. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana and starring Ram Charan, the film was originally scheduled for release on March 27. However, reports suggest it may now be postponed to December 2026.

Key Details of the Film:
* Lead Pair: Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor.
* Music: Composed by the legendary A.R. Rahman.
* Production: Produced on a massive scale by Mythri Movie Makers, with story supervision by Sukumar.

Reason for the Delay
The decision to push the release to December is reportedly due to the need for more time for visual effects (VFX), music, and post-production work. The makers aim to ensure the audience receives the best possible cinematic experience.

‘Peddi’ is being crafted as one of the most special films in Ram Charan’s career, featuring him in a completely new look and a powerful role. The film’s primary attractions are expected to be Buchi Babu Sana’s emotional storytelling combined with A.R. Rahman’s musical score.

An official announcement regarding the new release date is expected soon.

Young star Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas is playing the lead role in the upcoming film “Ramam.” On the occasion of his birthday today, the team of Ramam extended their warm wishes to the actor.

The film is being produced by Venu Donepudi under the Chitralayam banner, with Donepudi Chakrapani presenting the project. Lokamanya is directing the film.

The recently released pre-look poster from Ramam, featuring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas in a striking shadow avatar, has grabbed attention with its powerful visuals.

The film carries the tagline “The Rise of Akira.” Currently under regular shooting, the makers have announced that more exciting updates about the film will be revealed soon.

Cast
Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Others

Technical Team
Art Director: Sahi Suresh
Editor: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Director of Photography: Gnanasekhar VS
Dialogues: Sai Madhav Burra
Music Director: M. Ebenezer Paul
Digital Media: Silly Monks
PRO: GSK Media (Suresh – Sreenivas)
Producer: Venu Donepudi
Writer & Director: Lokamanya

The shoot of Mandaadi, the 16th production from RS Infotainment, is racing ahead under the director Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, shaping into an intense sports-action drama starring Soori and Suhas. Mounted on a grand scale with a strong regional flavour, the film boasts striking visuals and compelling performances. Suhas, in particular, is making headlines for playing a full-fledged antagonist for the first time. The team has already completed 70% of the shoot.

Scheduled for a Summer 2026 theatrical release, Mandaadi is positioned as one of the major attractions of the season, with industry buzz growing steadily. It also stands as the biggest and most ambitious film of Soori’s career, presenting him in a powerful, image-defining role crafted for big-screen impact.

A major highlight of the film is Soori’s remarkable physical commitment. He performed all the high-intensity sea action sequences himself, without a body double, despite the risk and extreme difficulty. For the sailboat race episodes, he got trained rigorously for six months, mastering every physical nuance of the sport. His dedication ensures raw, authentic, and immersive visuals.

The film, releasing in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, aims for a wide pan-Indian reach with its rooted storytelling, universal emotions, and large-scale making. The sailboat racing segment is set to be its standout USP, an adrenaline-filled block that offers something never seen before in Indian cinema.

To achieve global standards, the team brought in international action experts and employed advanced sport-specific camera systems. These additions elevate the visual experience, especially in the racing sequences. Top action choreographer Peter Hein worked on the film for nearly 60 days, ensuring intense, realistic, and emotion-driven stunt design.

Mounted on an estimated 75 crore budget, Mandaadi is crafted to showcase its scale and ambition in every frame. The exact release date will be announced after the remaining shoot is completed.

Dil Diya – A Naked Truth has formally stepped into the spotlight with the release of its title and first-look poster, marking the first public move for the upcoming feature.

The reveal, carried out by Spirit director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has sparked early interest across industry circles, setting the stage for the film’s rollout.

Produced by Poorna Naidu under the Sreeyas Chitra – A Poorna Naidu Production banner and written and directed by K. Kranthi Madhav, the film positions itself as a contemporary drama rooted in emotional conflict and personal relationships.

For K. Kranthi Madhav, Dil Diya – A Naked Truth continues a body of work defined by emotional sensitivity and narrative restraint. Over the years, he has earned recognition for telling stories that engage deeply with human vulnerability rather than surface-level drama.

Films such as Onamalu, Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju, and World Famous Lover reflected his interest in love, moral dilemmas, emotional breakdown, and inner conflict. With Dil Diya – A Naked Truth, he returns to similar emotional terrain, this time through a more direct and contemporary lens shaped by obsession, failure, intimacy, and self-worth.

The film stars Chaitanya Rao Madadi, Ira, Sakhee, and Jessy in the lead roles, supported by Mani Chandana, Pramodini, and Veera Shankar in key supporting parts.

The casting reflects the film’s grounded narrative approach, favouring performances that feel organic and lived-in. Rather than leaning on heightened drama, the storytelling allows emotion to emerge naturally through character interaction and consequence.

The first-look poster offers a restrained but telling glimpse into the film’s emotional world. Minimal in design and free from visual excess, the imagery hints at vulnerability, contradiction, and inner turbulence.

Instead of spelling out its themes, the poster suggests an inward-looking narrative driven by personal truth. This visual language aligns closely with Kranthi Madhav’s filmmaking sensibility, where emotional clarity and honesty take precedence over stylised spectacle.

Produced by Poorna Naidu with Srikanth V serving as co-producer, Dil Diya – A Naked Truth is backed by a strong and experienced technical team. P.G. Vinda handles cinematography, expected to bring an intimate yet cinematic visual texture.

Music is composed by Phani Kalyan, while editing is by Ra-Sha (Ravi – Shashank). Chinna oversees production design, Dhani Aelay handles publicity designs, Star Circle manages digital marketing, and publicity is led by S.K. Naidu along with Phani Kandukuri (Beyond Media).

Positioned as a youthful love story with emotional depth, Dil Diya – A Naked Truth aims to present an honest and unfiltered portrayal of modern relationships.

Moving beyond idealised romance, the film engages directly with emotional complexity and personal consequence, seeking to redefine intimacy within contemporary Telugu Cinéma.

With a clear director-led vision, strong creative backing, and early momentum following its title and first-look reveal, Dil Diya – A Naked Truth is being positioned as a new box-office grammar, set to arrive in theatres in Summer 2026.

The much-awaited ‘Draupathi 2’ heightens the expectation meter with its next phase of unveiling three villains with Chirag Jani roaring as First-Level Antagonist.”

From the moment it was launched, Mohan G’s historical action drama Draupathi 2 has continued to build strong curiosity in audience and trade circles alike.

Mounted as a grand multilingual period film rooted in 14th-century South India, the project has completed post-production and recently received its U/A certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Richard Rishi’s magnetic look, the scintillating songs, and the film’s striking visual scale have added further momentum to the hype, and the introduction of three powerful villains, with Chirag Jani positioned as the first-level antagonist, has intensified the intrigue surrounding the narrative.

Speaking about the casting of Chirag Jani, director Mohan G says, “Chirag portrays Mohammad Bin Tughlaq, not simply as a villain, but as a layered ruler whose brilliance often clashed with the consequences of his own choices.

I wanted an actor who could convincingly bring together physical gigantism and intellectual brilliance. History remembers Tughlaq as an ‘intelligent fool,’ and capturing that contradiction requires tremendous control.

Chirag immersed himself completely, he brings menace, dignity, calculation, and emotional depth to the role. He doesn’t just act the character; he lives it, and that presence lifts the film.”

Draupathi 2 features Richard Rishi in the lead, with Rakshana Indusudan as the female lead and Natti Natraj in a pivotal role. The ensemble cast includes Y.G. Mahendran, Nadodigal Barani, Saravana Subbiah, Vel Ramamoorthy, Siraj Johnny, Dinesh Lamba, Ganesh Gaurang, Divi, Devayani Sharma, and Arunodayan.

The film is produced by Chola Shakkaravarthi (Netaji Productions) in association with G.M. Film Corporation, with cinematography by Philip R.

Sundar, music by Ghibran Vaibodha, action choreography by Action Santosh, choreography by Thanika Tony, editing by Devaraj, and production design by Kamalnathan. Dialogues are written by Padma Chandrasekhar and Mohan G.

With censor formalities completed, Draupathi 2 is now set to kick-start its marketing campaign, the trailer and audio launch will be unveiled shortly, followed by the worldwide theatrical release announcement very soon.

Produced under the HNG Cinemas LLP banner, Sahakutumbaanam is written and directed by Uday Sharma and produced by Mahadev Goud and Nagaratna.

Starring Ram Kiran and Megha Akash as the lead pair, the film features an ensemble cast including Nata Kireeti Rajendra Prasad, Comedy Brahma Brahmanandam, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Sathya, Rajshree Nair, Racha Ravi, Giridhar, Tagubothu Ramesh, Bhadram and others in key roles.

The film has music composed by Mani Sharma, cinematography by Madhu Dasari, and editing by Shashank Mali.

Released on January 1, Sahakutumbaanam has emerged as the first hit film of 2026. On this occasion, the film unit grandly organized a success meet to celebrate the film’s positive reception.

Speaking at the event, Nata Kireeti Rajendra Prasad said:
“I extend my heartfelt New Year wishes to all Telugu audiences. For the past 48 years, I have been like a family member to you all. You have embraced Sahakutumbaanam and made it a hit, which gives me immense happiness. Telugu audiences always encourage family-oriented films, and seeing people watch this movie together with their families makes me even happier.

As long as I live, I will continue acting for my Telugu audience. I hope more such meaningful films are made. The increase in theatres clearly shows the success of this film, and I sincerely hope audiences continue to support it.”

Director Uday Sharma said:
“I thank everyone who attended this event. I am extremely happy that our film has become the first hit of 2026. My heartfelt thanks to the audience and the media who supported us.

I am grateful to producer Mahadev Goud for backing such a good film and to Rajendra Prasad garu, Brahmanandam garu, and all the actors for their immense support. I strongly believe that if a film connects with family audiences, it will definitely succeed.”

Producer Mahadev Goud stated:
“I sincerely thank the audience for making our film a hit and the media for their constant support. Special thanks to Rajendra Prasad garu for supporting our very first production. The number of theatres is increasing, and I request those who haven’t watched the film yet to experience it.”

Hero Ram Kiran said:
“My heartfelt thanks to the media and audiences who supported us from day one. Seeing my long-cherished dream fulfilled gives me immense happiness.

This film once again proves that Telugu audiences always encourage good content. Coming from a non-film background, the audience themselves are my biggest strength. I am forever grateful for the love shown towards me and our film.”

Actor Naveen GV said:
“New Year wishes to everyone. This is my debut film, and I consider it a great fortune to act in Sahakutumbaanam and share screen space with Rajendra Prasad garu.”