SS Rajamouli's upcoming epic Varanasi is making global cinema history as the first non-English film to be shot entirely in IMAX, marking a major milestone for Indian cinema. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Shriya Hassan in lead roles. According to Rajamouli, the story will take audiences on a spectacular journey from Varanasi to Antarctica, with sequences set across Africa and ancient Rome. The filmmaker also revealed that nearly 80% of the film has been completed, with the remaining schedule set to be filmed in Hyderabad. Vanasi also marks Priyanka Chopra Jonas' much-awaited return to Indian cinema following her international projects.

S.S. Rajamouli's Varanasi Becomes First Non-English Film Shot Entirely in IMAX

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has announced a unique welfare initiative for his fans by launching an insurance coverage program for members of his fan association during the Alpha Annual Summit 2026.

The event brought together over 1,000 fan club members and leaders from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. During the summit, Allu Arjun spent nearly five hours interacting with fans, taking photographs, and personally meeting attendees. Every participant also received a special portrait, while lunch arrangements were made for all. The insurance initiative is being seen as a significant step in strengthening the bond between the actor and his fans by offering long-term support and security.

Allu Arjun Launches Insurance Scheme for Fans | Pushpa Star Announces Welfare Initiative at Alpha Summit 2026

The Delhi High Court has granted an ex parte ad-interim injunction to Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun. This legal victory secures his personality and publicity rights against "unauthorised exploitation".

The court ruled that Allu Arjun’s "name, image, and voice are his exclusive property". His iconic dialogue delivery and unique gestures (which became popular after the first instalment of Pushpa) are also protected. These attributes are deeply linked to his public identity. No third party may use these distinctive traits for commercial purposes without his express consent. 

Allu Arjun's Voice And Image Ruled as Exclusive Property

Filmmaker Prasanth Varma has revealed the first-look poster of his upcoming film Mahakali which presents Akshaye Khanna as Asuraguru Shukracharya. Read on to know more. 


Akshaye Khanna’s powerful first look as Shukracharya in Mahakali leaves fans stunned

There has been an outpour of tributes since news broke about the passing of Veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao. Celebrities like Chiranjeevi, SS Rajamouli,  Ravi Teja, Vishnu Manchu, and SS Karthikeya 


Tollywood mourns as veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passes away at 83

Popular South Indian actor Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu has been summoned in a money laundering case linked to reality groups Surana Group and Sai Surya Developers. He was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) which has asked the actor to appear for an inquiry.

ED summons actor Mahesh Babu over real estate endorsement deal probe

The case was registered against Rana Daggubatti, Prakash Raj, Vijay Devarakonda, Manchu Lakshmi, Praneetha, Nidhi Agarwal and 19 other social media influencers

FIR filed against Rana Daggubati, Vijay Devarakonda and others for promoting online betting apps

Telangana CM Revath Reddy met with Tollywood stars to discuss smooth functioning of film industry. This is after Allu Arjun got arrested in connection with Pushpa 2 row.

Nagarjuna, Venkatesh and others meet with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

'Vikram Vedha' to 'Master': 7 best films of Vijay Sethupathi to watch on his birthday

Tamil film Master, starring Thalapathy Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi, has grossed over Rs 50 crore in Tamil Nadu within the first three days. Casting for the Hindi adaptation is expected to begin soon.

Vijay's 'Master' crosses Rs 50 crore mark

The whole shooting was a learning process for me says, Huma Qureshi

Rajinikanth is truly inspiring: Huma Qureshi on her 'Kaala' co-star

From the looks of the trailer, Prabhudeva is possessed in the film

Watch 'Mercury' trailer: Prabhudeva is here to send chills down your spine in new silent horror film

The movie also stars Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar in the role of an antagonist and is a sequel to the 2010 blockbuster 'Enthiran'

Teaser launch of superstar Rajinikanth's '2.0' will happen on this date

There is news that Saudi Arabia is all set to re-open its cinema halls from March 2018 and if all goes through as planned then superstar Rajinikanth starrer '2.0' will be released there.

Rajinikanth's '2.0' to be first south Indian film to release in Saudi Arabia?

Vikram Chatterjee will be presented at Alipore Court on Friday

Kolkata model Sonika Chauhan's death: 'Boyfriend' arrested again

The Spyder teaser was released today to a huge audience reception by Mahesh fans

A glimpse into Spyder today!

For films like Bahubali and Dangal, dubbing has become an important strategy for expanding beyond domestic markets

Dubbing technology gives Baahubali the global market

Baahubali 2 will have to make $90 million more to enter the top 10

Infographic: Which are the biggest foreign-language movies?

A sneak peek into the sets of India?s biggest film ever

Take a virtual reality journey into the sets of Baahubali

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