The much-awaited film Kara, starring Dhanush and directed by Vignesh Raja, is all set for a theatrical release in Telugu on April 30, 2026. The Telugu version will be released by CH Sathish Kumar & Rajesh Kumar Bobbara under Vigneswara Entertainments – R Star Logistics, ensuring the widest reach across the Telugu States.

Produced by Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh under Vels Film International Ltd, in association with Think Studios and Vigneswara Entertainments, Kara has been steadily building strong momentum across Tamil, Telugu, and overseas markets.

Dhanush, who enjoys a strong and consistent fan base in Telugu, has delivered successful films like Raghuvaran B.Tech (VIP), Asuran, and Saar (Vaathi), all of which Telugu audiences received well. With Kara, he returns with a film already carrying strong expectations and growing curiosity.

The film’s buzz has been built across multiple fronts. The Telugu version of the song Kannamma Naa Kannamma has clocked over 4.1 million views on YouTube, creating a strong emotional connection with Telugu audiences. While this is the only song released in Telugu so far, it has played a key role in introducing the film’s tone and world.

At the same time, Telugu audiences have widely followed the Tamil songs, promotional glimpses, and interviews, with viewers actively engaging with the content beyond language barriers. This cross-language traction highlights how Kara is not just gaining attention in Tamil, but is equally building its presence in the Telugu market, alongside growing interest in international territories.

Directed by Vignesh Raja, who earned acclaim for Por Thozhil, the film is expected to offer a compelling narrative driven by strong performances and rooted storytelling. The film stars Mamitha Baiju as the female lead, along with a notable supporting cast including Jayaram, K. S. Ravikumar, Karunas, and M. S. Bhaskar.

On the technical front, Kara brings together a highly accomplished team. Cinematographer Theni Eswar, known for Peranbu, lends a naturalistic visual tone, while editor Sreejith Sarang of Vikram Vedha fame ensures a sharp narrative flow. Music is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, whose work in Saar (Vaathi) and Asuran received strong appreciation among Telugu audiences. The film’s action is handled by Dinesh Kasi, with Mayapandi serving as art director. Costumes are designed by Dinesh Manoharan and Kavya Sriraam, with makeup by Raja and special makeup by Promeon Xavier, contributing to the film’s authentic presentation.

With strong buzz driven by music, content, and cross-market engagement, along with Dhanush’s proven popularity in Telugu, Kara is gearing up to arrive with solid expectations.

April 30, 2026 – ‘Kara’ arrives in Telugu theatres.

FYI:
The Official Trailer (Tamil) of “Kara”

https://youtu.be/mEtGQOTrsU4

Backed by presenter Saraswati Battula, the upcoming film Purushaha is being made under the Kalyan Productions banner, with Battula Koteswara Rao bankrolling the project. The film introduces Pavan Kalyan Battula in a lead role, while director Veeru Vulavala takes charge of delivering a full-fledged comedy entertainer packed with commercial appeal.

The film boasts a vibrant ensemble featuring Saptagiri, Kasireddy Rajkumar, Rayancha Kokkura, Vishika, Hasini Sudheer, Ananth Sriram, and Vennela Kishore, each expected to bring their own flavor of humor and energy, contributing to the film’s overall charm.

Promotional material released so far, including posters, teaser, and initial glimpses, has struck a chord with audiences, hinting at a lively and engaging narrative. The music album has also gained traction online, with songs trending and adding to the growing anticipation.

Now in the concluding phase of post-production, the team is gearing up for a May release, aiming to tap into the summer holiday season. With a blend of comedy, entertainment, and family-friendly elements, Purushaha is being positioned as a crowd-pleasing package.

The film’s technical crew includes music composer Shravan Bharadwaj, cinematographer Satish Muthyala, and editor Koti, all contributing to shaping this colorful entertainer.

Cast: Pavan Kalyan, Saptagiri, Kasireddy Rajkumar, Rayancha Kokkura, Vishika, Hasini Sudheer, Sri Sandhya, Gabi Rock, Anaira Gupta, Vennela Kishore, Rajeev Kanakala, Pammi Sai, VTV Ganesh, and others.

Technical Crew:
Banner: Kalyan Productions
Producer: Battula Koteswara Rao
Director: Veeru Vulavala
Music Director: Shravan Bharadwaj
Cinematography: Satish Muthyala
Editor: Koti
Art Director: Ravibabu Dondapati
Lyrics: Ananth Sriram
PRO: Sai Satish

The film “Gedela Raju,” in which Raghu Kunche plays the title role, comes with the tagline “Kakinada Taluka Cinema.” Along with Raghu Kunche, the film stars Ramachandram Punyamurtula, Vikas, Tina Shwavy, Mounika, Ravi Chinnibilli, and others. The teaser, trailer, and songs of the film have already been released and received a good response. Presented by Raghu Kunche under the banner of Moturi Talkies, the film is directed by Chaitanya Moturi and produced by Vani Ravikumar Moturi. The movie is set for a grand theatrical release on the 24th of this month. In a recent interview, actor and music director Raghu Kunche shared the highlights of the film.

• I have previously worked as both an actor and music director for several films. But “Gedela Raju” feels something special to me. Since I played a character that runs throughout the film, I developed a strong command over it, which helped a lot while composing the music. The background score (BGM) in our movie is very natural. These days, in many films, background music tends to dominate the characters. But if you observe older films like “Shiva” and “Geethanjali,” the BGM used to enhance the character subtly, like cream over milk. Now BGM often feels like just noise. I was careful about this in our film—I made sure the BGM never dominates the character and remains settled. The songs are situational and help move the story forward. Out of the three songs, I sang one, Babekka sang another, and Mangadevi sang the third. I was given 45 days for the BGM. Harish handled the sound design for our movie. He is the assistant to Rajarathnam, who worked on sound design for films like “KGF” and “Kalki,”. Watching it in Dolby will give a great audio experience.
• My character in the film needed to look intimidating, so I gained 12 kg for it. Mythri Sasi said after watching the film that he thought I would be soft based on my earlier television appearances, but I was quite frightening in this role. Everyone who watched the film said my character has strong mass appeal. Initially, we planned to release the movie on the 17th, but theaters weren’t confirmed. At that time, Madhura Sridhar Reddy suggested postponing to the next week. We reconsidered, and eventually everything fell into place. In the Nizam region, Mythri group is releasing the film in over 100 theaters. Overall, it’s releasing in about 200 screens across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and in 60 overseas locations. This is a huge release for a small film.
• This film has strong content, though the makers didn’t have big financial backing. Director Chaitanya worked very hard, overseeing every department. They struggled for a year. Seeing their passion, I became part of the production as well. I usually give 100% effort to every film, but I felt this one needed even more from me, so I came on board as a presenter.
• My character speaks in the Godavari district dialect. Since I am from that region, it was easier for me to perform. After gaining weight and preparing physically, I completely immersed myself in the role. Previously, I played a character with a Telangana dialect, which was difficult for me since I wasn’t used to it. This film was shot in real locations. In fish market scenes, real people continued their daily work and appeared naturally in the film. The interval fight will be a major highlight. We had to use real knives because prop knives weren’t available, which was quite scary. In one scene, we had to stay overnight in the fish market. It made me realize that acting isn’t always about comfort—there are challenging moments too.

• The way the director designed the character of Gedela Raju made even me feel angry enough to want to kill him. I’m curious to see how audiences react after watching the film. Everyone who has seen it has praised my performance both as an actor and a music director, though I’d take slightly more credit as an actor. Regular moviegoers sometimes change the fate of films. I am confident that movie lovers will definitely like our film.
• I’m not limiting myself to villain roles. I choose based on the offers I receive. I am currently working on a film titled payanam, another movie by Kalyan Chakravarthy, the writer of “Akhanda 2,” and also playing a good role in a film starring Allari Naresh.

Actor Jagapathi Babu has officially launched “Koniki Luxe” skincare by renowned Tollywood hairstylist Ram Koniki at Jubilee Hills, Road No. 45, Hyderabad. Known for his exceptional work with top actors and celebrities in the Telugu film industry, Ram Koniki is now expanding his expertise into skincare. The new venture is being introduced under the guidance of dermatologist Dr. Alekhya Reddy, with a focus on advanced, certified technologies and personalized skincare protocols, all set up within Koniki Salon.

Speaking at the launch, Jagapathi Babu shared his long-standing association with Ram Koniki, which began during the film Legend. He praised Ram’s professionalism, evolving techniques, and strong rapport with celebrities. “Ram has been my go-to person for hairstyling, and I truly admire his dedication and growth. Being invited to launch Koniki Luxe is special for me. While I haven’t needed much technological intervention earlier, recently I’ve experienced it, and that too through Ram. His constant updates and adaptability make all the difference,” he said.

Ram Koniki expressed his excitement about stepping into the skincare segment after establishing a strong reputation in hairstyling. He revealed plans to expand into metropolitan cities across the country while maintaining high standards through medical supervision and professional expertise. Dr. Alekhya Reddy emphasized that safety and individualized care are the top priorities at Koniki Luxe, ensuring every client undergoes treatments based on well-defined protocols using certified, modern equipment.

Producers Dundigalla Balakrishna, Akula Suresh Patel, and F.M. Murali (Godavari Kittayya)

Under the banner of Mahesh Chandra Cinema Team, Dundigalla Balakrishna, Akula Suresh Patel, and F.M. Murali (Godavari Kittayya) have produced the film ‘Pithapuramlō… Alā Modalaindi’. This movie took shape under the direction of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Chandra. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Prudhviraj, Kedar Shankar, Manichandana, Annapurnamma, Sunny Akhil, Virat, Sai Praneeth, Srilu, Prathyusha, and Rehana played the lead roles in the film. The movie is scheduled for a grand release on May 1st. In this context, producers Dundigalla Balakrishna, Akula Suresh Patel, and F.M. Murali (Godavari Kittayya) interacted with the media and shared details about the film. Speaking on the occasion…

Producer Dundigalla Balakrishna stated: “Our director is a staunch supporter of the Jana Sena Party; he actively campaigned for the party in Pithapuram. He hails from Chebrolu. He made a promise that if Mr. Pawan Kalyan were to win the election, he would shoot his next film in that very region. That is precisely why we filmed there.

We completed nearly 75 percent of the shooting in that location. We also filmed certain portions in Hyderabad and Goa. We have shared a long-standing relationship with Mr. Mahesh Chandra spanning many years. Initially, Mr. Mahesh Chandra intended to make a film with Mr. Akula Suresh; subsequently, we joined the project.” “We completed the entire shoot—featuring a massive star cast—in just 45 days. This is a quintessential family drama; it contains absolutely no political elements. We have beautifully portrayed the bond between a father and his daughter,” he said.

Speaking on the occasion, Producer F.M. Murali (Godavari Kittayya) said: “I work as a journalist in Pithapuram. My own home happens to be just like the beautiful rural house depicted in the movie. The director saw my house and asked if he could use it as a filming location. I even took time off from work specifically to observe the shoot.

It all felt incredibly authentic. Subsequently, I felt a strong desire to become a part of this story—not as an actor playing a character, but as a producer. I decided to get involved because I was deeply impressed by Mr. Mahesh’s directorial style. It is my privilege to have worked with Mr. Mahesh, the man behind such a magnificent film as Preyasirave.”

Producer Akula Suresh Patel stated: “I have always held a deep admiration for Preyasirave, the film directed by Mr. Mahesh Chandra. We pitched this story to him, and both the director and the writer, Mr. Sriram, worked extensively on the subject, crafting a brilliant script and dialogue version. The film’s release faced repeated delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We cast Mr. Rajendra Prasad in the role of the ‘President,’ and he did absolute justice to the character—giving it 100 percent. The audience will undoubtedly agree that we have produced a fine film. Every single person who watched the movie at the premiere walked out with tears in their eyes. We are confident that our film will continue to gain momentum and succeed through positive word-of-mouth.”

From the creator of ‘Anando Brahma’ and ‘Save The Tigers,’ Mahi V Raghav comes up with a new comedy horror, titled ‘Om Shanthi Disco Shanthi.’ But with a twist never seen before.

Get ready for another laugh riot!

While ghosts are known to scare humans what happens when they meet their worst nightmare? What if they encounter people who don’t even know what fear is? Welcome to a world where ‘madness meets the supernatural.’

Om Shanthi Disco Shanthi is an outrageous confusion comic adventure of Ghosts vs. the Mad. Will the ghosts succeed in haunting them? Or will the mad turn the tables and scare the ghosts?

Experience the spooky, yet fun ride with jump scares, witty conversations, and unexpected twists. This September… in theatres.

Bloody, bizarre and shrieks of laughter!

Banner: Three Autumn Leaves
Created by: Mahi V Raghav
Story, Screenplay and Dialogues: Mahi V Raghav
Director: Gogu RR
Producers: Siva Meka and Sahiti Chintalapudi
Music: Krishna Kumar
DoP: Gnana Shekar VS
Editor: Shravan Kathikaneni
Sound Designer : K.C. Sidharthan
PRO: Mohan Thummala

DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE AN ALL-TIME BLOCKBUSTER, SURGES PAST ₹1,783 CRORES WORLDWIDE; STRONG 5TH WEEKEND HOLD🔥

Jio Studios & B62 Studios’ Aditya Dhar directorial #DhurandharTheRevenge has continued its extraordinary box-office journey, completing over a month in cinemas with an impressive hold. The spy-action entertainer delivered solid numbers across its fifth weekend as well, collecting a total of ₹1,153 Crore nett in India & ₹1,783 Crore gross globally.

BREAK-UP (INDIA)
Week 1 Total (8 Days) – ₹690.00 Cr
Week 2 Total – ₹271.00 Cr
Week 3 Total – ₹120.00 Cr
Week 4 Total – ₹58.00 Cr

FIFTH WEEKEND
Day 30: Friday – ₹3.00 Cr
Day 31, Saturday – ₹5.00 Cr
Day 32 Sunday – ₹5.50 Cr
Fifth Weekend Total – ₹13.50 Cr

India NBOC – ₹1,153 Cr
India GBOC – ₹1,360 Cr

OVERSEAS GBOC – ₹423 Cr

GROSS BOX OFFICE WORLDWIDE – ₹1,783 CRORES

Actor Babu Mohan Honored with Prestigious Relangi Award by Telugu Film Television Welfare Forum & Bharat Cultural Academy

Veteran actor Babu Mohan has been honored with the prestigious Relangi Award by the Telugu Film Television Welfare Forum & Bharat Cultural Academy, marking a significant milestone as he completes 41 years in the Telugu film industry.

Having acted in over 2,000 films, Babu Mohan is widely respected not only for his contributions to cinema but also for his social commitment and political service. He previously served as a Cabinet Minister in the united Andhra Pradesh state, earning recognition for his dedication and integrity.

A media meet was organized on this occasion, attended by several prominent personalities including Telugu Film Producers Council Secretary Tummala Prasanna Kumar, Naga Bala Suresh, actor Rangky, actor 30 Years Prudhvi Raj, noted journalist Suresh Kondeti, and others.

Speaking at the event, Naga Bala Suresh praised Babu Mohan’s remarkable journey and his grounded personality, expressing happiness over the recognition. Tummala Prasanna Kumar highlighted his humility and commitment, recalling his growth from early film days to serving as a minister while maintaining simplicity and integrity.

Actor Rangky emphasized that the Relangi Award is given only to truly deserving individuals and expressed joy that Babu Mohan received it. Journalist Suresh Kondeti appreciated his consistent nature and warm relationship with the media over the years.

Actor 30 Years Prudhvi Raj described Babu Mohan as one of the great pillars of Telugu comedy, alongside legends like Kota Srinivasa Rao and Brahmanandam. He also praised his contributions as a Labour Minister during the tenure of N. T. Rama Rao.

Addressing the gathering, Babu Mohan expressed gratitude to all attendees and media members. He reflected on his journey in cinema and politics, recalling his dedication as a Labour Minister and his passion for public service. He also mentioned his continued involvement in films and social service activities through a trust he established after stepping away from active politics.

He expressed happiness upon receiving the Relangi Award, named after the legendary comedian Relangi Venkata Ramaiah, and stated that while awards are meaningful, the blessings of the people matter most to him. He added that receiving a Padma award would be an honor, though he remains content regardless.

Several speakers at the event questioned why an artist of his stature, with over 2,000 films to his credit, has not yet been honored with a Padma Shri. They urged governments and organizations to consider recommending him for the prestigious recognition in the future.

‘VOLLEY’ Title Revealed with Motion Poster by Director Krish Jagarlamudi

FIREWATER ENTERTAINMENTS’ upcoming sports drama makes a striking first impression

Tollywood’s first volleyball sports drama VOLLEY, presented by G Vikram Reddy under the banner of Firewater Entertainments, has officially unveiled its title through an engaging motion poster. The motion poster was launched by versatile filmmaker Krish Jagarlamudi on his official X handle, drawing attention from cinema enthusiasts and industry circles alike.

Directed by Dilip K Manukonda, VOLLEY is set against a coastal rural backdrop and dives into the lives of two brothers while showcasing an intense, emotionally charged grassroots-level volleyball world. The film explores themes of ambition, rivalry, and human relationships, promising a compelling blend of action and drama rooted in the spirit of volleyball.

The film introduces Ronith GRG and Nipun Satya, while Abhignya Vuthaluru plays the female lead. The supporting cast includes Ravi Varma, Kalpalatha, Vadlamani Srinivas, Lakshman Meesala, Kiran Varanasi, and Ramana Bharghav, bringing together a strong ensemble to drive the narrative.

The project is produced by G Rohan Reddy, with Srinivas Karanki serving as Co-Producer and Sneha Dasari as Executive Producer. The story and screenplay are written by Dilip K Manukonda and Pavan K Vipparthi. On the technical front, the film boasts a strong crew with Arun VJK as the cinematographer, Auranova Studios composing the music, and Raviteja Girijala handling editing.

Shot in picturesque locations in Uppada and other nearby villages in Andhra, the shoot for the project is completed and the team is busy with the post-production works currently. With the title now revealed and the motion poster generating positive buzz, VOLLEY is shaping up to be a powerful sports drama that captures both the intensity of the game and the depth of human emotions. Further updates regarding the film are expected soon on Firewater Entertainments’ social media channels.