Release Date: September 5, 2025
Banner: First Frame Entertainment
Cast: Anushka Shetty, Jagapathi Babu, Jisshu Sengupta, Ramya Krishnan, Vikram Prabhu, Desi Raju, Ravindra Vijay, Chaitanya Rao
Music Director: Nagavelli Vidya Sagar
Producer: Rajeev Reddy, Saibabu Jagarlamudi
Director: Krish Jagarlamudi

Set in the Eastern Ghats along the Andhra-Odisha border, the story revolves around the tribal community’s involvement in the illegal ganja trade.

The Naidu brothers, played by Ravindra Vijay and Chaitanya Rao Madadi, control the high-grade “Sheelavathi” ganja produced in the region and supply it to a large cartel run by Mahaaveer (Jisshu Sengupta).

However, the Ghaati tribal laborers transporting the ganja are mistreated and underpaid. Desi Raju (Vikram Prabhu) and his love interest Sheelavathi (Anushka Shetty) devise a plan to gain their rightful share by converting the ganja into a liquid and exporting it themselves to earn more money and spend on the welfare of tribals.

This new business upsets the Naidu brothers, who vow to destroy the Ghaati people. The plot then follows the conflict that escalates, with Sheelavathi’s character transforming from a victim to a legendary figure seeking justice for her people and her bid to end the Ganja smuggling.

Anushka’s performance is awesome as Ghatti transporting Ganja and later in revenge drama action episodes going against the drug cartel.

Movie works in parts, in few portions it’s unrealistic, Jagapati Babu’s role as a police officer is ok who drives the story forward.

Rating: 2.5/5

Atharvaa Murali, who enjoys a strong fan base in both Tamil and Telugu cinema, is back with another intriguing project Thanal, releasing in Telugu as Tunnel. This racy action thriller, packed with intense emotion, is directed by Ravindra Madhava and stars Lavanya Tripathi as the female lead, with Ashwin Kakumanu portraying the antagonist.

Set for a theatrical release on September 12, the Telugu version is being presented by A Raju Nayak under Lachuram Productions. Ahead of the release, the makers have unveiled a powerful Telugu trailer.

Tunnel centres on an intense face-off between two men on opposing sides of the law- a newly recruited police officer (Atharvaa Murali) and a former soldier turned fugitive (Ashwin Kakumanu). But the film is much more than a conventional manhunt. It delves into how a single life-altering event drives two individuals down dramatically different paths, one choosing justice, the other descending into chaos.

At its core, Tunnel is a haunting exploration of trauma, choice, and consequence. Alongside edge-of-the-seat thrills, the narrative also offers a compelling romantic subplot and emotionally charged moments.

Director Ravindra Madhava weaves the story with gripping intensity, while Atharvaa Murali shines as the earnest young cop. Lavanya Tripathi brings grace and innocence to her role, and Ashwin Kakumanu delivers a powerful performance as the tormented antagonist.

On the technical front, the trailer looks polished and promising. The film boasts a strong crew, with Justin Prabhakaran composing the music, Sakthi Saravanan handling cinematography, and Kalaivanan in charge of editing.

With its gripping narrative and emotionally layered storytelling, Tunnel sets high expectations as it races toward its theatrical release.

On the Bhimanvaram Talkies banner, as the 119th film, producer Tummalapalli Ramasatyanarayana is bringing forth “KPHB Colony-lo”, directed by Thallada Saikrishna. The film’s first schedule was launched with a traditional clap at the feet of Khairatabad Ganesh, in the presence of police officials.

Speaking on the occasion, producer Tummalapalli Ramasatyanarayana said:

“We are making this film in a very rich manner while delivering an underlying social message. After offering prayers to Lord Ganesha, it has become a tradition for us to begin our film shoots.”

Director Thallada Saikrishna added:

“Nearly 10 years ago, CI Tumma Gopi garu clapped for my short film. Today, he once again gave the clap for my feature film and conveyed his blessings. We will reveal full details very soon.”

The event was attended by the film team including Pranay Raj, Ramu, Varun Vaddeti, and others!!

We don’t know the exact context, but in one video, Rashmika tells Vijay Deverakonda, “I won’t do films with you for a long time… then you’ll realize.” It’s true that after “Geetha Govindam,” Deverakonda has not had a hit. For that matter, even “Dear Comrade,” in which they both starred, failed to impress the audience.

Setting that aside, Mandanna, who has became a pan-India star with films like “Pushpa,” “Animal,” and “Chhava,” and is currently only doing heroine-oriented movies in Telugu, has entered the fray for her “Dear Comrade.”

To generate buzz for Deverakonda’s film, she has allotted her dates for the Rowdy Star’s latest project.

Crushmika is starring in Vijay’s untitled film, which is directed by Rahul Sankrityayan, who previously directed the moderately successful “Taxiwala” with Vijay. This combination is definitely going to be a huge help to the project. Moreover, Rashmika doesn’t just sign a movie casually, and her success rate is proof of this.

If you look closely at her decision to star in “Robin Hood” with Venky Kudumula after “Chalo” and “Bheeshma,” and then later drop out of the film, citing scheduling conflicts, it strengthens the above argument. In any case, Rashmika and Vijay Deverakonda pairing up for the third time is sure to be a special attraction for this film.

Sheelavathi played by Anushka Shetty
Queen Anushka Shetty stars in the action-drama “Ghaati.” The film, which features Vikram Prabhu in the male lead, is directed by visionary director Krish Jagarlamudi.

Produced by Rajiv Reddy and Sai Babu Jagarlamudi under the First Frame Entertainment banner and presented by UV Creations, the movie is set for a grand release on September 5th. In this context, Queen Anushka Shetty shared details about the film.

“Sheelavathi in ‘Ghaati’ is an amazing character. I have never played a character like this before. It has many beautiful shades. This film was a departure from my comfort zone.”

“In films like ‘Arundhati,’ ‘Rudhramadevi,’ ‘Baahubali,’ and ‘Bhaagamathie,’ I played very strong roles. The character of Sheelavathi in ‘Ghaati’ is also just as strong but has a different shade.”

“Every woman, even if she seems simple and delicate, stands like a strong pillar when a situation demands it. That’s a great quality in women. Krish garu has crafted such a powerful character.”

“When Krish garu and writer Srinivas garu narrated the story, the culture seemed very interesting. After we went to the locations, I felt an excitement about showing the audience a new character, a new culture, and a new visual.”

The prestigious “Gaama” (Gulf Academy Movie Awards) ceremony recently took place in a grand fashion at the Expo Center Sharjah in Dubai. At the awards, ‘Shivam Bhaje’ director Apsar made a splash. He received the Most Aspiring Director award for his film ‘Shivam Bhaje.’

Apsar has impressed everyone as a director with his different projects, starting with ‘Gandharva.’ He then helmed ‘Shivam Bhaje’ starring Ashwin Babu, which was praised for its distinct style and production. Apsar received critical acclaim for the film ‘Shivam Bhaje.’

Peddi is a pan-Indian film starring global star Ram Charan. The prestigious project, directed by Buchibabu Sana, is being produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings.

The movie’s shooting is progressing rapidly. The first single from Peddi will be released soon. Rahman is the music director for this film.