Musk’s Tesla applies for license to supply electricity to British homes
Elon Musk’s Tesla has applied to the British energy regulator for a license to supply electricity to households in the United Kingdom.
If approved, it would enable Tesla to compete with a host of big energy firms that currently supply the vital utility to properties across England, Wales and Scotland.
The application to UK energy regulator Ofgem was lodged at the end of last month by Tesla Energy Ventures Limited, which is based in Manchester.
The official document was signed off by Andrew Payne, who is cited as the company’s director. His LinkedIn page shows him as listed as head of energy for the EMEA region of Tesla.
As well as being the world’s most recognized maker of electric cars, Tesla has a business supplying battery storage and solar energy.
Last year, the firm saw its revenue from the sale of solar cells, batteries and other energy products nearly double, rising $1.5 billion or 93% compared to a year earlier.
Musk, one of the world’s richest people, was last week awarded a $29 billion pay package from the firm. Tesla, of which he is the CEO, already supplies electricity to residential properties in Texas.
Kudos to Kannadigas!!
It’s true… four Telugu films have already proudly secured a place in the ₹1000 crore club, making us hold our heads high. Right now, we dominate that club — but all these films were made on massive budgets. That’s why there’s a lot we can learn from Kannada films that are creating national-level waves on limited budgets.
With KGF, our Kannada brothers suddenly made the entire nation turn towards them. Then came Kantara, which once again grabbed everyone’s attention. Made on a ₹16 crore budget, it collected ₹400 crore across India. On half that budget, last month’s Mahavatar Narasimha is racing towards ₹100 crore. And now, Su From So, made on just ₹5–6 crores, is also creating a sensation.
Another key point to note — until the release of Kantara, Mahavatar Narasimha, and Su From So, hardly anyone knew about them. Not a rupee was spent on publicity. All three films earned profits purely through positive word of mouth spread by premieres. These movies have proved that if our films have strong content, there’s no need to spend crores and crores on promotions.
In any case, our Kannada brothers are now dethroning our Malayalam friends — who, until now, held the patent for content-based cinema — and they truly deserve a heartfelt “Hats off!”
— Appaji
Another Super Hit from Sandalwood
The Kannada film industry, which is creating a sensation with “Mahavatar Narasimha,” hasn’t taken a break and has started another wave with the movie “Su From So.
” This film, made on a very limited budget (less than two to three crores), is also sure to join the 100 crore club. Released yesterday in Telugu under the name “Su From So” (“Sulochana From Someshwaram”), this movie is also guaranteed to be a huge hit with the Telugu audience.
You have to take your hat off to the director, Tuminad, for concluding this hilarious horror-comedy entertainer, which makes you laugh your guts out, with a heartwarming point.
It is no exaggeration to say that this film, which has proven that content is more important than budget for a movie’s success, has the potential to become another milestone in the history of Kannada cinema.
Kanakaavathi first look
“Kantara Chapter 1” is the prequel to the blockbuster film “Kantara,” which was written and directed by Rishab Shetty. On the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratham, Rukmini Vasanth’s first look as Kanakaavathi was released. With cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap, music by B. Ajaneesh Lokanath, and world-class production values from Hombale Films’ Vijay Kiragandur, the film is expected to be a visual spectacle.
“Kantara Chapter 1” is scheduled to be released worldwide on October 2, 2025, in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English.
Bad Boy Nagashaurya
The movie in which Nagashaurya is playing the title role is “Bad Boy Karthik”. Ram Desina (Ramesh) is the director. Vidhi is the heroine.
Srinivasa Rao Chintalapudi is producing the film under the Sri Vaishnavi Films banner. The first single from the film, “Na Mava Pillanitanaannade,” was released, kicking off the music promotions. Harris Jayaraj composed the music, while Kasarla Shyam wrote the lyrics. Kaarunya and Haripriya sang the song.