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The Telangana Labour Department has summoned the makers of Telugu film Irumudi over allegations concerning a minor girl's participation in shooting and promotional activities. Producers must submit permissions, parental consent, work records and details of her remuneration on November 4

Rashmika Mandanna responded to online criticism over her relationship with Vijay Deverakonda, saying they chose each other after taking time to understand their bond. She described Vijay as a key source of support and criticised attacks on her family as bullying

Long dismissed as comic relief, Telangana’s dialect and identity now take centre stage in mainstream Telugu cinema, exposing Tollywood’s entrenched sexism, caste blindness and cultural imbalance

The trailer of Sree Vishnu and Mahima Nambiar-starrer Telugu action entertainer ‘Comrade Kalyan’ has been released. Directed by Janakiram Marella, the 1992-set film blends romance, humour and action against the backdrop of a Naxalite-police conflict along the Andhra-Odisha border

Actor Vijay Deverakonda mourned veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, recalling his warmth and affection. Several film personalities, including Jr NTR, Kamal Haasan and SS Rajamouli, also paid tribute to the filmmaker, celebrated for his experimental style and lasting contribution to Indian cinema

Vijay Deverakonda has backed Jr NTR’s call for strict regulations against AI misuse after a morphed video of ‘Chuttamalle’ from ‘Devara’ was circulated on social media. Vijay said those responsible should face the harshest possible legal consequences

Actor Raghav Juyal penned an emotional note thanking his ‘The Paradise’ co-star Nani for supporting him during difficult moments. Juyal said Nani never made him feel small for being confused or emotional and described the Telugu actor as his ‘safe place’

Chiranjeevi’s upcoming action entertainer ‘Kaaka’, directed by Bobby Kolli, has begun dubbing following a traditional pooja. Produced by KVN Productions, the film also stars Anaswara Rajan and Nivetha Pethuraj and is being planned for a Sankranthi 2027 release

Director Srikanth Odela said the story of Nani-starrer The Paradise was inspired by several real-life incidents he witnessed while growing up in Telangana. Nani described the film as his most tiring project, while dismissing reports of underwater sequences.

Allu Arjun wished ‘Raaka’ director Atlee on his birthday, praising the filmmaker’s vision and calibre. The actor said he was looking forward to creating more magic with Atlee as their upcoming film, also starring Deepika Padukone, generates anticipation

Megastar Chiranjeevi has revealed that he plays Kadiri Kalidas in director Bobby Kolli’s upcoming action entertainer ‘Kaaka’. The film, featuring Anaswara Rajan and Nivetha Pethuraj, blends action, family emotions and drama and is scheduled for a Sankranthi 2027 release

Dulquer Salmaan and Satvika Veeravalli-starrer ‘Aakasamlo Oka Tara’, directed by Pavan Sadineni, will release worldwide on November 20. The film follows a rural girl’s dream of becoming an astronaut and features a strong technical team led by G V Prakash Kumar

Adivi Sesh and Wamiqa Gabbi-starrer spy thriller ‘Goodachari 2’ is expected to release on February 5 next year, industry sources said. Directed by Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi, the pan-India film also features Emraan Hashmi in a pivotal parallel-lead role

Nani-starrer 'The Paradise' has reportedly been cleared by the CBFC with an 'A' certificate and has a runtime of two hours and 49 minutes. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the action entertainer is scheduled for release on September 24

Actress Samyuktha has joined the cast of #RAPO23, marking Telugu star Ram Pothineni’s directorial debut. The psychological action thriller, set in a neo-noir world, is being filmed in Pondicherry and features elaborate action sequences, lavish sets and cinematography by Thirru

Ravi Mohan has joined director Tej Uppalapati's Telugu film Vaddi Kaasula Vaada, playing Lord Govinda. The announcement was made on his birthday, with Manchu Manoj and the production team welcoming the Tamil actor and wishing him on the occasion

Chiranjeevi has recalled initially having doubts about Juhi Chawla’s suitability for her role as Shanti in Pratibandh. However, her look convinced the team to cast her, and the megastar later praised her performance, particularly in the court and jail scenes

Nagarjuna Akkineni’s 100th film has been titled King100 and will release worldwide on December 24. The makers unveiled the first glimpse on the actor’s birthday, showcasing his stylish avatar, powerful dialogue, high-energy visuals and larger-than-life cinematic presentation

Megastar Chiranjeevi has congratulated Ravi Teja and the team of Irumudi on the film's blockbuster success, praising the actor's “phenomenal” performance. He also lauded director Shiva Nirvana, child artiste Nakshathra and producers Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar

Actress Raashii Khanna celebrates 13 years in the film industry, recalling her debut with Madras Cafe and expressing gratitude for her journey. She highlights meaningful storytelling, collaborations and her experience working across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema