Star hero Vijay Deverakonda is starring in the highly anticipated film “Rowdy Janardhana,” being produced under the prestigious banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. Renowned producers Dil Raju and Shirish are backing the project, while talented young director Ravi Kiran Kola is helming the film. “Rowdy Janardhana” is being made as a grand pan-India rural action drama.
On the occasion of Vijay Deverakonda’s birthday today, the makers released a special birthday poster wishing the actor. In the poster, Vijay is seen drenched in the rain, holding a pistol, in an intense and striking look. Another intriguing element is actress Keerthy Suresh placing her foot on Vijay’s chest, hinting at an interesting dynamic between the lead pair. The poster effectively establishes both the action-packed and romantic angles of the film.
Along with Vijay’s fans, movie lovers are eagerly waiting to experience “Rowdy Janardhana” on the silver screen. The film is gearing up for a grand worldwide theatrical release this December.
Cast: Vijay Deverakonda, Keerthy Suresh, and others.
Technical Team: Production Designer: Dino Shankar Director of Photography: Anand C. Chandran Banner: Sri Venkateswara Creations Producers: Dil Raju, Shirish PRO: GSK Media (Suresh – Sreenivas) Story & Direction: Ravi Kiran Kola
As both a star and a person, Vijay Deverakonda’s journey has always been special. The massive pan-India films he continues to announce one after another are surprising everyone. Usually, a hero’s next film depends on the box office success and performance of the previous one. But Vijay’s lineup clearly shows that his craze and stardom have reached a level that cannot be shaken by either success or failure. Films like Rowdy Janardhan, Ranabali, Shouryuv’s project, and the new Vyra banner film prove that Vijay’s star power and range remain unchanged. He is not only growing as a star but is also taking Telugu cinema to greater heights through his charisma and appeal.
Producers trust Vijay’s stardom, theatrical pull, and stamina at the box office. Directors strongly believe that he can bring life to the characters they imagine and portray them convincingly. That is why such versatile and large-scale films are being announced with him. Vijay’s passion and dedication, where he completely owns a film from the script stage and works tirelessly for it, give filmmakers immense confidence. Everyone knows Vijay’s career journey. Most movie lovers have at least 90 percent of his filmography among their favorite films. Winning the love and admiration of pan-India audiences in such a short time is Vijay’s uniqueness. Pelli Choopulu laid a strong foundation for his career, while Arjun Reddy made him the talk of pan-India cinema. Even Bollywood stars appreciated his performance openly and called him their favorite actor. The fire within Vijay, his dedication, and his unwavering focus are what established him as a star.
Taxiwaala gave Vijay another major success, while Geetha Govindam became the first hundred-crore film of his career. As a wholesome family entertainer, Geetha Govindam remains one of the most special films in his journey. Kushi and Family Star brought Vijay even closer to family audiences. In Kalki, Vijay impressed audiences with his appearance as Arjuna. Even though it was a cameo role, his glimpses and screenshots went viral on social media. Many people praised him, saying that if anyone makes a Mahabharata film in the future, Vijay Deverakonda would be perfect as Arjuna. Kingdom presented Vijay in an entirely new avatar on screen.
During the COVID period, Vijay started the Middle Class Fund through the Deverakonda Foundation and provided essentials and financial assistance to poor and middle-class families. He also organized training programs to create employment opportunities for youth. Through “DevaraSanta,” he sends some of his fans on sponsored tours every year. On his birthdays, Vijay arranges ice cream trucks across various parts of the city. During the release of Kushi, he selected one hundred audience members and gave financial assistance of one lakh rupees each to their families, contributing a total of one crore rupees.
Vijay deeply values his fans, who support and encourage him in every situation. Whenever he notices something related to his admirers on social media, he makes it a point to respond personally. Recently, when a little girl posted online saying Vijay had not invited her to his wedding, he invited her home, personally served her food, and gifted her photographs. No matter where his fans are or what problems they face, Vijay responds immediately, which reflects his humanity and compassion. Apart from acting, Vijay is also passionate about business. He successfully established “Rwdy Wear” as a popular brand and proved himself to be a talented businessman. Through ventures like the Asian Vijay Multiplex and restaurant businesses, he continues to expand into multiple business platforms with great passion.
Recently, Vijay entered married life by tying the knot with his close friend and co-star Rashmika. Their wedding attracted nationwide media attention. Every detail related to the “Virush” wedding became viral on social media. Along with blessings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several celebrities from cinema, politics, sports, and business, as well as fans from different states, showered the couple with heartfelt wishes. On the occasion of their wedding, Vijay and Rashmika organized food donation programs and distributed sweets at selected temples across the country.
Vijay is deeply attached to his roots. His hometown is Thummanpet village in Balmur mandal of Nagarkurnool district. After their wedding, Vijay and Rashmika visited the village and received blessings from the local people. Vijay also announced scholarships for students studying in 9th and 10th classes at the government school in Thummanpet who secure first and second ranks. He further stated that from the next academic year onward, these scholarships would be extended to students in 44 schools across the Achampet division. This charitable initiative received widespread appreciation.
The three massive pan-India films currently in Vijay’s lineup indicate the level he is set to reach in the near future. Rowdy Janardhan, directed by Ravikiran Kola and produced by Dil Raju and Shirish, is expected to showcase Vijay’s mass appeal like never before. The glimpses released so far have already created huge buzz, and the film is scheduled for release in December.
Similarly, Ranabali, directed by Rahul Sankrityan and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and T-Series, is gaining immense anticipation across languages. The title glimpse and the song “Yendayya Saami” have gone viral. Vijay and Rashmika’s pairing in Ranabali is once again expected to entertain audiences, and the film is set for release on September 11.
The recently announced film under Shouryuv and the Vyra banner is being seen as another step forward for Indian cinema. The project is notable for featuring top Hollywood technicians. Comparisons are already being drawn between this film and prestigious movies like Varanasi and Raaka.
All of this has been achieved by Vijay Deverakonda within just fifteen years in the industry, entering as an outsider with no background support. Wishing this birthday becomes even more special for Vijay Deverakonda. Let us all wish him a very happy birthday.
After delivering successful Telugu films like Mallepoovu, Mental Krishna, and Kalavaramaaye Madilo, producer Mohan Vadlapatla steps into the director’s chair with M4M (Motive For Murder). Starring American actress Jo Sharma in the lead role, this suspense thriller was released worldwide on May 8. Having already won more than 15 awards at international film festivals, let’s see how this intriguing thriller fares.
Story:
A terrifying serial killer throws the city of Hyderabad into panic. What makes these murders even more horrifying is the killer’s unique signature — he decorates every crime scene to resemble famous paintings. ACP Krishna (Sambith Acharya) and investigative journalist Radha (Jo Sharma) begin separate investigations into these brutal killings. While the killer continues challenging the police through mysterious voice messages, Krishna and Radha try to uncover the real motive behind the murders. The rest of the story revolves around how they solve this chilling mystery.
Analysis:
The film keeps the audience engaged with edge-of-the-seat suspense throughout. Unlike regular crime thrillers, the idea of recreating famous paintings using murder victims gives the movie a fresh and disturbing identity. Sequences inspired by artworks like Lovers-II elevate the tension and curiosity.
The concept itself feels highly original — after committing murders, the killer arranges the bodies in the style of iconic paintings by legendary artists like Raja Ravi Varma and Picasso. Such a narrative style is rarely seen in thrillers. Every scene is gripping and designed to maintain suspense till the very end.
Performances:
Jo Sharma delivers a convincing performance as investigative journalist Radha and emerges as the main pillar of the film. Her body language, dialogue delivery, and screen presence are impressive throughout. Sambith Acharya perfectly fits the role of ACP Krishna and delivers a solid performance. Senior actors Subhalekha Sudhakar and Satya Krishna bring depth and authenticity to their characters. The supporting cast also performs well within the scope of the story.
Technical Departments:
Director Mohan Vadlapatla, known earlier for films like Mental Krishna and Kalavaramaaye Madilo, presents this thriller with a realistic approach and minimal cinematic exaggeration. Vasanth Isai Pettai’s background score effectively enhances the suspense and elevates the tension to the next level.
Cinematography is another major highlight. Santosh Shanamoni beautifully captures the dark and thrilling atmosphere of the city using the advanced Red V-Raptor camera.
Mohan Vadlapatla succeeds in presenting a suspense thriller with a truly unique narrative style. The murder mystery unfolds with multiple twists and engaging moments. With no unnecessary scenes, the screenplay remains consistently gripping.
Highlights:
The twists towards the climax and the killer’s shocking motive leave the audience surprised. Another major strength of the film is its fast-paced screenplay that never allows boredom to creep in.
A crucial turning point in the story revolves around the banning of the book M4M, written by Vasudev, and its mysterious connection to the killer. The “Who is the Killer?” song featured towards the end adds energy and excitement after an intense suspense-filled journey.
Verdict:
For lovers of suspense thrillers and murder mysteries, M4M turns out to be an engaging cinematic experience. Its unique plot, gripping screenplay, and psychological tension make it stand apart from regular thrillers. The film successfully keeps audiences invested till the final reveal and works as an effective edge-of-the-seat thriller.
India’s roads are among the busiest and most diverse in the world. From expressways and national highways to narrow village roads, traffic includes cars, buses, trucks, two-wheelers, bicycles, auto-rickshaws, tractors, and pedestrians — often sharing the same space. In such a complex environment, one of the most important yet misunderstood safety concepts is relative speed driving.
What Is Relative Speed?
Relative speed refers to the speed of a vehicle in comparison to other vehicles and road users around it — not just the number shown on the speedometer.
For example:
Driving at 70 km/h may be safe on an open highway where most vehicles are moving at similar speeds.
The same 70 km/h becomes dangerous if surrounding vehicles are moving at 40–50 km/h.
Even 40 km/h can be risky in a crowded market area where pedestrians and cyclists move unpredictably.
In short, safety depends not only on absolute speed but also on how well a driver’s speed matches traffic flow and road conditions.
Why Relative Speed Matters on Indian Roads
1. Mixed Traffic Conditions
Indian roads often lack strict lane discipline. A highway may simultaneously carry:
Fast-moving cars
Slow trucks
Two-wheelers
Pedestrians crossing unexpectedly
When the speed difference between vehicles is high, the risk of collision increases. Faster vehicles must frequently brake or change lanes, leading to sudden maneuvers and potential crashes.
2. Crash Severity Increases With Speed Differences
The greater the difference in speed between two vehicles, the more severe the impact in a collision. Physics plays a simple role: higher speed differences mean more energy released during impact, increasing injury severity and fatality risk.
For instance:
A car hitting a two-wheeler at a large speed difference often results in serious injuries.
On highways, high-speed rear-end collisions are commonly linked to vehicles moving much faster than surrounding traffic.
3. Reaction Time and Stopping Distance
As speed increases:
Reaction distance increases (distance traveled before braking begins).
Braking distance increases significantly.
On Indian roads, where sudden obstacles such as animals, pedestrians, potholes, or stalled vehicles are common, high relative speed leaves little time to react safely.
The Role of Speed Limits in Managing Relative Speed
Speed limits are designed to regulate overall traffic flow and reduce extreme speed differences. When most drivers follow posted limits:
Traffic moves more uniformly.
Overtaking maneuvers reduce.
Collision risk decreases.
Severity of crashes reduces.
In areas where enforcement is strong — such as stretches monitored by speed cameras — average speeds tend to stabilize, leading to fewer serious crashes.
How Effective Is Relative Speed Control in Improving Road Safety?
Relative speed control is highly effective when combined with:
1. Strict Enforcement Automated speed detection systems and consistent fines discourage overspeeding.
3. Public Awareness Drivers who understand that “driving with the flow” is safer than driving much faster than others are more likely to adopt safer habits.
4. Lane Discipline Promotion Dedicated lanes for slow-moving vehicles and heavy trucks help minimize risky speed differences.
Where these measures are implemented, fatal crash rates tend to decrease because both the likelihood and severity of collisions reduce.
Challenges in India
Despite its importance, managing relative speed in India faces several challenges:
Weak enforcement in rural areas
Poor road infrastructure in many regions
Overconfidence and risk-taking behavior among drivers
Inadequate driver training
These factors allow large speed variations to persist, increasing accident risks.
Conclusion
Relative speed driving is a critical but often overlooked factor in road safety on Indian roads. It is not just how fast you drive, but how fast you drive compared to others that determines safety.
Maintaining speed harmony with surrounding traffic, respecting posted speed limits, and adjusting speed based on road conditions can significantly reduce accidents and save lives. Effective speed management, combined with better infrastructure and awareness, can transform India’s road safety landscape.
Ultimately, safer roads begin with responsible speed choices — not just speed control, but smart speed control.
The raw and rustic entertainer Anakapalli is being produced by Kandregula Naidu and Thrinadha Rao Nakkina under the banners of Bhavya Sri Movie Makers and Nakkina Narratives. Directed by Khagesh Tammineni, the film stars Vikram Sahidev and Sandhya Vasishta in the lead roles, while Kandregula Kumar Raja serves as the co-producer. Apart from providing the story and screenplay, Thrinadha Rao Nakkina also plays an important role in the film. The teaser and previously released songs have already raised strong expectations among audiences.
The makers have now unveiled a sizzling mass song titled “Labbaru Bomma.” The energetic item song is packed with vibrant visuals and catchy beats. Tarak Ponnappa impresses with his electrifying dance moves, while Nandini Rai captivates with her glamorous presence. The entertaining lyrics penned by Rambabu Gosala, combined with the addictive tune composed by Devzand, make the song instantly appealing. Vocals by Sri Krishna and Sahithi Chaganti add further charm to the track. Choreographed by Yash Master, the song stands out as a complete mass entertainer.
Earlier, the song “Ammoru Diginadhi” became a trending hit on YouTube, and now “Labbaru Bomma” is also expected to emerge as a chartbuster.
The film’s cinematography is handled by Maaya V, while Srikrishna Attaluri serves as the editor. Dialogues are written by Uday Bhagavatula.
Packed with action sequences aimed at mass audiences, an engaging love track for the youth, and emotional moments that connect with family audiences, Anakapalli is gearing up to entertain viewers shortly in the theatres with an official announcement from the makers.
Technical Crew:
Banner: Bhavya Sri Movie Makers & Nakkina Narratives Producers: Kandregula Naidu & Thrinadha Rao Nakkina Co-Producer: Kandregula Kumar Raja Story & Screenplay: Thrinadha Rao Nakkina Director: Khagesh Tammineni DOP: Maaya V Music: Davzand Editor: Srikrishna Attaluri Executive Producer: Setramaraju Mallela Dialogues: Uday Bhagavathula Production Designer: Raghu Kulakarni Choreography: Sekhar VJ, Yash Master, Jitthu Master Costume Designer: Surya Koyya Lyricists: Anantha Sriram, KK, Ganesh Saladi, Rambabu Goshala, Teja Gorle Additional Songs: V. Kiran Kumara Co-Director: Ramesh Babu Yepati Sound Effects: Hemanth DI: Red Ochre Colorist: M. Raju Reddy Line Producer: NVSS Suresh Production Controller: Chandu Desetti PRO: Sai Satish Marketing: Star Circle
Star cast : Ravi Babu, Tanish,Inaya Sulthana,Baby Tejal Vikyathi,Banerjee
Genre : Action Thriller
Banner : Flying frogs production
Director & Producer: Ravi Babu.
Release date: May 8th 2026
Coming to the story the film gets into the plot straight, the home minister Kanakaraju killing C.M in his house by switching off CCTV’s with the help of his sons.As the home minister feels the C.M as a hurdle in the party for him to become the next C.M.
They make C.M death look like an accident, but while watching the recorded CCTV footage they see Tanish in the next plot who is a CCTV company owner and one of his cameras records the evidence of C.M death.
In the process of collecting and erasing the evidence Home minister sons kill Tanish and his wife in his house, and baby Tejal becomes the witness of the incident.Ravibabu who is a pet groomer happens to visit Tanish house at that time rescues the baby.
The rest of the story is how Ravibabu with the help of the baby and his team tries to collect the evidence left by Tanish and how the home minister and his sons are brought to justice.
It’s a Ravibabu show all the way , the action sequences are top notch and gruesome, complimentary sets amplified that impact.
It’s all about using technology like hacking, using drones in the cat and mouse game between Ravibabu and villian gang.In the flashback it’s revealed Ravibabu is a trained and accomplished military officer to justify is macho one man army action performances in decimating Home minister gangs.
The collection of video footage evidence left by Tanish using the clues left by him was interesting, in this current age of advanced technology and security using public computers at will looked silly and also using podupu kathalu as clues to collect video evidence was absurd.
Except Ravibabu, Tanish and Banerjee rest of the cast are all newcomers and they did a decent job.Especially home minister Kankaraju(Chowdhary) his performance was top notch.
The film followed a typical Hollywood action thrillers template popular in 90’s where a protagonist who is an ex military officer accidentally gets entangled in a rescue, survival mission to protect the witness and outwit the villian gang.
As an average “Godari” man myself, the moment the title “Godari Gattupaina” was announced, I decided that I had to watch this film. After attending the pre-release event held at Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad, I strongly felt that this movie had every chance of becoming a successful entertainer. More importantly, it gave me the feeling that after a long time, we were about to get a clean, feel-good family entertainer.
That’s exactly why I, who rarely attends media shows “along with my better half,” took my wife to the Allu Arjun Theatre in Ameerpet to watch this film.
First of all, I must talk about debut heroine Nidhi Pradeep, who turned out to be one of the biggest positives of the film. This girl definitely has a bright future ahead. She portrayed the various shades of her character beautifully. Even though she is not a Telugu girl, she carried herself with remarkable Telugu grace and charm.
Similarly, Reenu, who played the hero’s sister-in-law, portrayed the innocence and talkative nature associated with Godavari girls in a very natural way. No doubt, she too has a promising future.
Though this may not be the ideal comeback role for Laila, every time she appeared on screen, she brought a pleasant feeling with her presence. However, I felt the director missed an opportunity to create stronger emotional scenes involving the husband-wife track of Jagapathi Babu and Laila, as well as the mother-daughter relationship between Laila and Nidhi Pradeep.
For audiences who have become used to watching Jagapathi Babu in villainous roles over the past few years, seeing him as a simple lower-middle-class father feels refreshing. Despite being unable to attend the film’s pre-release event due to busy schedules, Rajeev Kanakala and Devi Prasad did complete justice to their respective roles.
Coming to director Subhash Chandra, who made his directorial debut after making over a hundred short films — there is absolutely no doubt that he will get a second opportunity in cinema. But somewhere, it felt like this youngster converted a “golden chance” into just a “silver chance.”
On the other hand, producer Abhinav Rao, who made his debut with this film, deserves genuine appreciation. Knowing that he studied filmmaking before stepping into production gave me even more confidence in this young producer. Through this film made under the Red Puppets banner, it feels like he has successfully completed his internship in filmmaking. With the kind of taste and passion he seems to possess, we can definitely expect more good films from him in the future. In fact, Tollywood may very well roll out the “red carpet” for this talented young producer who entered the industry with a banner called Red Puppet.
Sumanth Prabhas, who became popular with Mem Famous, sincerely tried his best to do justice to the role of auto driver Raju. Particularly, one can clearly see the effort he put into getting the Godavari dialect right.
However, the director failed to sustain the massive elevation given to Jagapathi Babu’s character. Watching that heavily built-up character get beaten up by a mere youngster, only for the hero to come and save him, completely kills the impact created until then. Likewise, the character played by Nellore Sudarshan, who instantly falls in love with every girl he comes across, was not designed convincingly. His character falling for the heroine loved by the hero, then repeatedly claiming he sacrificed his love for friendship, and eventually developing feelings for the hero’s sister too — all this comes across as awkward rather than funny.
The director could also have handled the heroine’s confusion in love with greater maturity. More importantly, despite carrying a beautiful title like “Godavari Gattupaina,” the film does not fully capture the soul and emotional essence of the Godavari region.
That said, if we keep aside people like me who tend to analyze films deeply and search for flaws, “Godari Gattupaina” is definitely a clean family entertainer that regular movie lovers can happily watch and enjoy once.
The best example for that is this: while I liked the film only in parts, my wife absolutely loved it!
Rising Telugu actor Vikranth has been honored with the Certificate of Excellence – Jury Special Award at the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival 2026 for his performance in Santhana Prapthirasthu. It is encouraging to see a young actor like Vikranth receive such a prestigious recognition at an early stage of his career, further establishing him as a promising talent in Telugu cinema. The actor is all set to impress audiences with many more exciting projects.
Santhana Prapthirasthu, directed by Sanjeev Reddy and produced by Madhura Sreedhar Reddy and Nirvi Hari Prasad Reddy, released in November 2025 to positive reviews from both critics and audiences. The film also performed exceptionally well across digital and satellite platforms, emerging as the number one Telugu movie on Jio Hotstar for over six weeks and garnering strong TRP ratings on STAR MAA, reinforcing its widespread popularity and impact.
Encouraging new talent, hero Kiran Abbavaram produced the film “Thimmarajupalli TV” under his KA Productions banner in association with Sumaira Studios. Teja Velpucharla served as the co-producer. The film marks the debut of Sai Tej and Veda Jalandharr as the lead pair, while V. Muniraju makes his directorial debut with this project. Set against a village backdrop, “Thimmarajupalli TV” is a period drama that recently released in theatres and emerged as a successful entertainer.
The film is now gearing up for its digital premiere. “Thimmarajupalli TV” will begin streaming on aha OTT from the 15th of this month. Aha Gold users will get early access to watch the film 24 hours in advance. After entertaining audiences in theatres, the movie is now set to reach a wider audience through its OTT release on aha.
Cast: Sai Tej, Veda Jalandharr, Pradeep Kotte, Swathi Karimireddy, Amma Ramesh, Satyanarayana, Lathish, and others.
Technical Team: Costume Designer – Vishalya Art Director – Sudheer Macharla Business Head & Marketing – Chavan Creative Producer – Ritikesh Gorak Executive Producer – KL Madan DOP – Akshay Ram Podishetty Music – Vamsikanth Rekhana CEO – Rahasya Kiran PRO – GSK Media (Suresh – Sreenivas) Co-Producer – Teja Velpucharla Producer – Kiran Abbavaram Writing, Editing & Direction – V. Muniraju
