Ahead of his birthday, ‘RawKing’ Manchu Manoj, along with his wife Bhuma Mounika, hosted a blood donation drive and a special gathering in Hyderabad where they officially announced the launch of their new social service organization, AIKYA DHAIRYA SENA SAMITHI, carrying the motto: Unity, Courage, Service, Impact. The event was attended by several prominent personalities, supporters, volunteers, and fans, with Jubilee Hills MLA Naveen Yadav attending as one of the chief guests.

Addressing the gathering, Manoj emotionally welcomed everyone and spoke about the values of service and compassion that he and Mounika inherited from their elders and family members. Explaining the intention behind the organization, he said the vision was always to create a larger platform for people who believe in collective welfare and social responsibility.

“Hello all, I heartily welcome everyone here. You all know how we have always remained at the forefront when it comes to service. Standing by others and society is something that both my wife Mounika and I have strongly learned from our family and elders. We have done many service activities before, but we wanted to form an organization, a trust for people who share similar ideologies and provide a platform for such individuals. The name of the organization will be announced by my brother and close aide, MLA Naveen Yadav, at the end.

But before that, I want Mounika to speak a few words, because this idea truly came from her. She wanted to take this to the public and build a sense of unity. Along with the blood donation drive, from today onwards, we also want to adopt five children and support their education. And it will not stop with this. It shall spread across every town and every village in both Telugu states, beginning from today.

If there is any true achievement in our life, it will only be when someone receives help through this organization,” said Manoj.

Speaking at the event, Mounika shared that the initiative became possible through the blessings and guidance of her parents and elders. She also revealed that the trust would focus not only on blood donation drives, but also on women empowerment and employment opportunities.

“Hello everyone. I heartily welcome you all to this event. Today, with good intentions and heartfelt purpose, Manoj and I are coming forward with this cause, and it has been possible only because of the blessings of my parents. They have shown us a path to follow, not only for ourselves, but also a path that our children should follow.

This trust will not only focus on blood donation, but also on women empowerment and employment. We have also started a company called Namaste World, and in collaboration with that, employment opportunities for women will be created through toy-making courses. Along with this, we also have many other plans to serve society and reach the public.

We request all your blessings upon us, and now I request Naveen anna to launch the trust,” said Mounika.

MLA Naveen Yadav then officially announced the name AIKYA DHAIRYA SENA SAMITHI and appreciated the couple for choosing to dedicate the occasion to meaningful social service initiatives.

“Thank you all. First of all, I want to welcome everyone to this event, especially the fans of Manoj anna who organized it. My family and Manoj anna’s family share a bond of over 30 years. Since childhood, we have been like brothers, and he has carried this sense of service from a very young age itself.

On the eve of his birthday, sister Mounika’s unique approach towards serving society by forming this trust is truly appreciable. Please give a round of applause for her. The name of the trust is AIKYA DHAIRYA SENA SAMITHI — with the motto Unity, Courage, Service, Impact. The name itself reflects their ideology and the spirit behind the movement.

I also sincerely want to appreciate Mounika for her thoughtful decision to adopt children and create women employment opportunities through toy-making courses. Manoj anna mentioned that he plans to implement this across the Telugu states, and I promise that I will extend my complete support to him, his work, and his cause.

I also want to wish all the volunteers of this organization the very best,” said Naveen Yadav.

The event concluded on a heartfelt note with Manoj thanking everyone who contributed towards making the initiative successful.

“I want to thank everyone who organized this event and made it successful. I want to thank everyone who came forward to donate blood. I would also like to thank Kishore Reddy of Amor Hospital for helping us conduct this initiative.

I want to thank my friends, family, and fans. It is because of all of you that I am standing here today. Thank you,” Manoj concluded.

On the professional front, Manoj is currently entering one of the most powerful and transformative phases of his career. He recently made a strong comeback with Mirai, where he played the powerful antagonist Mahabir Lama, also known as Black Sword. The film performed well at the box office, and Manoj’s intense performance was widely appreciated by audiences and critics alike. It was yet another reminder of the physical intensity and emotional conviction he brings to his roles.

Looking ahead, Manoj is gearing up for one of the most ambitious films of his career, David Reddy, a large-scale pan-India period action drama directed by Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti and produced by Nallagangula Venkat Reddy and Bharat Motukuri. Set during the British colonial period between 1897 and 1920, the film follows a fierce warrior who rises against oppression. The cast includes international actress Maria Ryaboshapka, and the project is being mounted on a grand scale for audiences across India.

Manoj has also been drawing major attention for his intense physical transformation and disciplined “Real Stunts Mode” training journey for the film. His recent workout updates and transformation posts quickly gained traction across social media, with fans praising his renewed focus, determination, and commitment toward authentic action filmmaking. The recently released David Reddy glimpse has already crossed 10 Million Digital Views, building strong buzz and raising anticipation around Manoj’s powerful new avatar.

Apart from David Reddy, Manoj also has several other exciting projects in the pipeline, signalling a busy and defining new phase in his career one driven not only by cinematic ambition and transformation but now also by a growing commitment toward service, humanity, and meaningful social impact through AIKYA DHAIRYA SENA SAMITHI.

The makers of the upcoming film ‘Vanda Devullu’, starring Vijay Antony and directed by Sasi, have released a charming new melody “Reengara… Reengara.” This marks a special reunion for the successful duo after delivering the evergreen blockbuster ‘Bichagadu,’ which continues to hold a memorable place in audience hearts. Now, years later, Vijay Antony and Sasi are all set to recreate that emotional magic through this new film.

Produced by Ramanjaneyulu Javvaji under the Sarvanth Ram Creations banner, in association with Vijay Antony Film Corporation and presented by Fatima Vijay Antony, the film features a strong ensemble cast including Vijay Antony, Swasika, Ajay, Lijomol Jose, Kavya, Shakthi, Padini, Karnas, Balaji Sakthivel, Divakar, Arul Doss, Bucks, Vinodhini, Munishkanth, and Kodangi Vadivelu.

Everything released so far- from posters, glimpses, the teaser, and earlier songs, has received impressive appreciation. Among them, the emotionally stirring Amma Ammegaa, a track rooted in mother sentiment, deeply touched listeners. Now, the team has unveiled a contrasting romantic melody, and it promises to be just as impactful.

The newly released “Reengara… Reengara” stands out for its soothing musical composition, poetic lyricism, and heartfelt vocals. It is indeed a song that feels like a gentle breeze. Featuring the on-screen pair Lijomol Jose and Ajay Dhishan, the song radiates a soft romantic charm.

Music director Balaji Sriram crafts a tune that is calm, mellow, and soul-comforting. The composition carries a serene quality, beautifully blending soft instrumental arrangements with a warm, romantic vibe. The melody not only pleases instantly but lingers long after the song ends. Lyricist Bhashyasree weaves delicate emotions into words with remarkable finesse. Singers Santosh Hariharan and Maanasi G Kannan lend the track a heartfelt depth with their expressive, velvety voices. Their rendition enhances the tenderness of the lyrics, making the song feel emotional, immersive, and deeply touching.

The film also has a solid technical team. SB Darshan Kirlosh takes care of the camera work, Balaji Sri Ram provides the music, Harish Yuvaraj manages the editing, and Bhashyasree has written the dialogues.

Vanda Devullu is gearing up for a grand summer release, and with “Reengara… Reengara” already striking a pleasant chord with listeners, expectations around the film continue to rise.

Cast : Vijay Antony, Swasika, Ajay, Lijomol Jose, Kavya, Shakti, Padini, Karnas, Balaji Sakthivel, Divakar, Arul Dass, Bucks, Vinodhini, Munishkanth, Kodangi Vadivelu and others.

Technical Crew:

Banner: Vijay Antony Film Corporation, Sarvanth Ram Creations
Presented by: Fatima Vijay Antony
Producer: Ramajanjaneyulu Javvaji
Director: Shashi
Music: Balaji Sri Ram
DOP: SB Darshan Kirlosh
Editor: Harish Yuvraj
Dialogues: Bhashyasree
PRO: Sai Satish

Under the presentation of Bathula Saraswathi and the banner of Kalyan Productions, Bathula Koteswara Rao is producing the upcoming film Purushaha. With this movie, Pavan Kalyan Bathula is making his debut as a hero, while it is directed by Veeru Vulavala. The cast includes Pavan Kalyan, Sapthagiri, Kasireddy Raj Kumar, Rayancha Kokkura, Vishika, and Hasini Sudheer in key roles. The movie is scheduled for release on May 22nd. So far, the posters, songs, glimpses, and teaser have successfully created strong curiosity among the audience. As part of the promotions, director Veeru Vulavala shared several interesting details with the media.

Tell us about your background:

I’ve always been fond of painting. As a kid, I used to paint pictures of heroes on cloth, and those paintings would be displayed in front of theatres. Later, I pursued Bachelor of Fine Arts. No matter what I did, I always wanted to be part of the film industry. During that time, I wrote and designed the title for Kotha Bangaru Lokam. Since then, I have written and designed over 350 film titles for stars including Chiranjeevi garu and Pavan Kalyan garu.

How did the producer get convinced? What was his reaction after hearing the story?

While I was going around narrating this story, I got the opportunity to work in the direction team of Masooda, which became a successful film. I worked very seriously for about three months and narrated the story to many people. Eventually, it reached Koteswara Rao garu. I told him clearly that although the main plot revolves around Govind (Pavan Kalyan) and Kamala (Rayancha)’s love story, the film also has many strong supporting characters. He really liked the story. He felt that only with a subject like this his son could reach family audiences, and immediately gave his approval.

Tell us about the producer’s support:

Producer Koteswara Rao garu never questioned us even once about anything during the making. At every stage, he encouraged us wholeheartedly. His daughter Saraswathi garu took great care of the entire team on set every single day. With their support, I was able to make the film so well. After watching the final cut, Koteswara Rao garu held me and cried. He said, “This is my 26-year dream,” and became emotional.

What are the characters in Purushaha like?

Pavan Kalyan will be seen as a good-hearted man who can go to any extent for love. The roles played by Sapthagiri and Kasireddy offer solid entertainment. Especially the dialogues written for Kasireddy’s character will leave the audience in splits. There are many interesting roles played by VTV Ganesh, Anantha Sriram, and Vennela Kishore. Every character has something memorable. There’s an episode involving Vennela Kishore near a window- audiences will laugh uncontrollably in theatres. The surprise moment in that episode is something you’ll enjoy only when you watch it. That “window episode” is one of the major highlights of the film.

How did the story of Purushaha originate?

I struggled for opportunities and travelled to many places. I first worked as an assistant director for Gautham Tinnanuri garu in Malli Raava. I sketched every frame of that movie, and the film was a big success. That’s when my journey with Gautham garu began, and I later worked on Jersey as well. While working on Jersey, the core idea of Purushaha struck me. The story started with the thought: “Among all men, only a few are truly noble.”

What kind of film is Purushaha going to be?

I initially wanted to write a story centered around a married couple. We’ve seen many female-oriented films, but I wanted to make a male-oriented story. I wondered if such a genre even existed. That’s how I developed the script. I narrated it to many people, and with every rejection, I made improvements. The film progresses in a completely entertaining manner.

Did you start shooting immediately, or did you conduct workshops?

Pavan Kalyan is a new actor. He trained under Satyanand garu. But we didn’t jump into shooting right away. We conducted workshops for nearly two months. Only after that we begin shooting. We shot the film for 51 days, mostly in Kakinada.

Tell us about the technical team of Purushaha:

Cinematographer Satheesh garu is the reason I met the producer. I have known him since Malli Raava. We shot almost entirely in natural locations. The film has six songs, each one unique. I’ve known music director Shravan garu since Malli Raava as well; he has given us beautiful songs along with an exceptional background score. Everyone on the team supported me immensely.

Finally, what would you like to say about Purushaha?

I already have stories ready in the action, fantasy, and thriller genres. Even Purushaha contains elements of horror, thriller, and action in certain parts. It is a film made to appeal to all sections of the audience. It is a movie you can definitely watch together with your family.

The film ‘Thimmarajupalli TV’, produced by hero Kiran Abbavaram under his KA Productions banner in association with Sumaira Studios while encouraging new talent, became a successful village-based period drama. Teja Velpucharla worked as co-producer, and V. Muniraju made his debut as director with this movie. The film is set to stream on the OTT platform Aha from the 15th of this month. On this occasion, actor Pradeep Kotte shared details about his cinematic journey.

• Background…
• I am from Palamaneru in Chittoor district. I worked in Chennai and later shifted to Hyderabad. After coming here, I entered acting through short films. I performed in stage plays under Bashir Master at B Studio. Our director V. Muniraju watched those plays and auditioned me for the role of Rajappa. Later, when I learned that Kiran Abbavaram was producing the film, I became very confident.
• First Opportunity…
• The character Rajappa in ‘Thimmarajupalli TV’ received great appreciation. It had many variations, and I got a very good response through that role. I can truly call this my first real opportunity in cinema. Though I acted in short films and independent movies before, this was my first feature film and my first appearance on the big screen.
• Balancing Two Careers…
• I continued my job while trying for film opportunities. Through work-from-home and leaves, I managed this movie too. I feel the delay in my career happened because I couldn’t dedicate myself fully. For the last ten years, I’ve been balancing both careers. My family supported me a lot, especially my wife. Since she took care of family responsibilities, I was able to focus on both my job and films.
• Kiran Abbavaram Was Popular Even Then…
• I’ve loved cinema since childhood, though I didn’t realize it was my passion. During engineering, I acted in a short film and understood my interest in acting. Back when we were making short films, I already knew Kiran Abbavaram. He also knew me as an artist. Even at that time, he had a fan following. He mastered every craft and reached this stage through hard work.
• No Fear Anymore…
• In these ten years of experience, I lost my fear of the camera. I learned how to perform in front of it. Theatre drama taught me dialogue delivery and diction. In one play, I performed five different roles continuously for one and a half hours. Director Muniraju used to explain every scene in great detail. The workshop helped us immensely.
• Every Character Creates an Impact…
• I liked many performances in the movie, including those by Sai Tej and Latheesh. Most of the actors performed in single takes. Every character in the film creates an impact.
• A Memorable Moment…
• No one in my family knew that I was involved in acting. Only my sister knew a little about it. Without informing my parents, my sister brought them to the shooting location. Seeing my parents there, and them seeing me acting like that, was truly a memorable moment.
• Next Movies…
• Right now, I’m listening to a few stories. I want to wait for roles that have importance and substance. Just because opportunities are coming, I don’t want to do random projects.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to release on 31st July 2026 in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

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Following the overwhelming response to the trailer of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, fans have been eagerly awaiting this exciting new chapter in Spider-Man’s journey. And now, the makers of the highly anticipated superhero film have unveiled a brand-new poster that is sure to amplify the excitement even further.

The newly released poster features Tom Holland’s Peter Parker with the Spider-Man suit hidden beneath his hoodie, symbolising the hero is still here to protect everyone. The poster serves as a powerful reminder that while “the world has forgotten Peter Parker,” he hasn’t forgotten them — or the responsibility that comes with being Spider-Man.

The makers have also released a special featurette that offers glimpses of the making of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Check it out below:

After the record-breaking global success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he’s devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day sees Tom Holland reprise his role alongside Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Mando, and Tramell Tillman in pivotal roles.

Sony Pictures Entertainment India will release Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theatres on 31st July 2026 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam across all premium formats.