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Korean Kanakaraju Twitter Review: 11 Tweets to read before watching Varun Tej Konidela’s Indo-Korean horror comedy

Korean Kanakaraju Twitter Review: 11 Tweets to read before watching Varun Tej Konidela’s Indo-Korean horror comedy

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Korean Kanakaraju, starring Varun Tej Konidela in the lead role, was released in theaters on August 7, 2026. As the Indo-Korean horror comedy hit the big screens, here’s what netizens have to say about it. Korean Kanakaraju Twitter Review Taking to social media, one user described Korean Kanakaraju as a decent horror comedy thriller. The user said Sathya stole the show, particularly praising a video call sequence in the second half for receiving an enthusiastic response from the audience. They also appreciated a reference toward the end of the film and felt that the background score by Thaman S worked well in parts. Another netizen felt that the first half was average, while the second half was comparatively better. The user added that Sathya’s comedy scenes were the film’s biggest highlight and believed there was little else that stood out. Meanwhile, another viewer commented that the film felt amateurish overall and rated it 2 out of 5, adding that the score was mainly because of Sathya’s performance. The user also expressed disappointment with the songs …

14 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week: Varun Tej Konidela’s Korean Kanakaraju, DC to Thudakkam, R. Madhavan’s GDN

14 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week: Varun Tej Konidela’s Korean Kanakaraju, DC to Thudakkam, R. Madhavan’s GDN

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South Indian cinema has an exciting lineup of films arriving in theatres this week. If you’re wondering what to watch, here’s a list of the latest releases coming to the big screens. 14 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week 1. Korean Kanakaraju Cast: Varun Tej Konidela, Ritika Nayak, Satya, Sunil Director: Merlapaka Gandhi Genre: Horror Comedy Language: Telugu Release Date: August 7, 2026 Korean Kanakaraju follows Kanakaraju, a hot-headed youth from Penukonda in the Rayalaseema region, whose life changes after he is possessed by the spirit trapped inside a mysterious Korean dragon-shaped vase. Whenever someone says the word “Korea,” his powerful alter ego awakens, transforming him into a fluent Korean-speaking, katana-wielding warrior with extraordinary abilities. Along with his best friend Satya and a Korean translator, Kanakaraju is drawn into a chaotic cross-cultural adventure involving Indian and Korean outlaws across India and South Korea. 2. Vivaah Cast: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Abhishek Sreekumar, Dhruvan, Nayana Elza, Aneesh Gopal, Sruthy Jayan Director: Blesson Elssa Genre: Family Drama Language: Malayalam Release Date: August 7, 2026 Vivaah explores the …

Prakash Raj slams Naga Banu Konidela’s statement to follow leader Pawan Kalyan without questions: ‘Don’t make threats’

Prakash Raj slams Naga Banu Konidela’s statement to follow leader Pawan Kalyan without questions: ‘Don’t make threats’

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Actor, Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister, and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan recently declared that Telangana is nobody’s ‘ayya jagir’ (father’s property) after he was denied permission to hold a public meeting in the state. He received backlash for the statement. Meanwhile, Naga Babu Konidela, who is part of Pawan Kalyan’s party, made a statement on X where he asserted that the leader’s word is final. Prakash has now slammed this remark. (Also read: Bandla Ganesh slams Prakash Raj for his remark on Pawan Kalyan: ‘Who the hell are you? Tamil, Telugu or Kannadiga?’) Actor-politician Prakash Raj was among many others who condemned Pawan Kalyan over his remarks. (X/@prakashraaj) What did Prakash Raj respond to? It all started when Naga Babu Konidela shared a picture of Pawan Kalyan on X. The picture showed the words ‘Pawan Kalyan – The People’s Leader.’ In the caption, he wrote, “A leader’s word is final. None have seen devils and demons in his path,he alone knows what is right and what is wrong. Shut your doubts, silence your tongue, …

Niharika Konidela’s New Film Is Titled Raakaasaa; Release Date Revealed

Niharika Konidela’s New Film Is Titled Raakaasaa; Release Date Revealed

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After successfully bankrolling her maiden production venture, Committee Kurrollu, actress-producer Niharika Konidela has set eyes on her next titled Raakaasaa. A fantasy-comedy produced under Pink Elephant Pictures, she announced the film’s worldwide release on April 3, 2026. Humour weaved into the narrative Centred around the imagery of a solar eclipse emerging through dense, storm-laden clouds, the poster leans decisively into myth and fantasy. And the film’s title Raakaasaa appears sculpted in an organic, root-like form eventually evoking elemental force. “The humour in the film is organically weaved into the narrative and comes from character,” says Niharika. Written and directed by Manasa Sharma, the film carries a unified creative vision. Starring Sangeeth Shobhan and Nayan Sarika, Raakaasaa is a coming-of-age entertainer. According to Niharika, the film strikes a perfect balance between seasoned performers and character-driven roles. She adds that all the characters are aligned within the film’s fantasy-comedy framework. “We believe the film promises to be a fun and engaging treat for the audiences. The script has all the ingredients of a commercial entertainer yet high …

Upasana Konidela’s ‘freeze your eggs’ comment sparks debate, but is it uncalled for?

Upasana Konidela’s ‘freeze your eggs’ comment sparks debate, but is it uncalled for?

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South superstar Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, triggered a debate over women ‘freezing eggs’ to focus on their career, Read further to know what’s everyone is talking about? South star Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, recently sparked a major discussion about women choosing to freeze their eggs so they can focus on their careers and decide when they want to become mothers. Upasana, an entrepreneur herself, shared the opinion that women should have full autonomy over their timelines. Vairous people agreed, but still her statement also drew criticism. To address the ongoing backlash, she posted a detailed message on X, standing strongly by her views. Upasana Thanks People for a ‘Healthy Debate’ After the controversy gained momentum, Upasana wrote, “I’m happy to have sparked a healthy debate & thank you for your respectful responses.” She then shared a longer note elaborating on her stance. “Is It Wrong for a Woman to Choose Her Own Timeline?” In her statement, Upasana raised several questions: Is it wrong for a woman to marry for love …

Upasana Kamineni Konidela’s 7 shocking statements: ‘I would lock myself up in a room’ to confessing Ram Charan carries cooker everywhere

Upasana Kamineni Konidela’s 7 shocking statements: ‘I would lock myself up in a room’ to confessing Ram Charan carries cooker everywhere

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Upasana Kamineni Konidela, entrepreneur and philanthropist, who is more than just the wife of RRR star Ram Charan, recently made some eye-grabbing statements. In a candid conversation during a podcast, Upasana opened up on how she deals with always being in the limelight, her decision to freeze eggs, balancing marriage with work and much more.  On public scrutiny  “When I got married, luckily I didn’t know how to use social media much and apparently, I got trolled a lot. Luckily, I didn’t know how to use social media so it didn’t affect me very much. The beauty of the whole exercise was that you know, over the years from trolling, now all my messages are positive and I love it! So how much negativity there can be in this world? End of the day, there’s a silver lining. When people talk about trolls, I just let it be, it’s fine and don’t take it negatively because one day, it will be positive. It motivates me to work harder.” Decision to freeze her eggs  During the conversation, Konidela …

Matka OTT release: When and where to watch Varun Tej Konidela’s period action thriller online

Matka OTT release: When and where to watch Varun Tej Konidela’s period action thriller online

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Varun Tej Konidela’s latest movie, Matka, which hit theaters on November 14, 2024, is now gearing up for its OTT debut after a 21-day theatrical window. Directed by Karuna Kumar, the period action thriller is set to release on Amazon Prime Video on December 5, 2024. The streaming platform announced the release with a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) that read: “Risk, reward & gamble – MATKA. Vasu is the ringmaster who rules them all. #MatkaOnPrime, December 5.” See the official tweet for Matka’s OTT release here: Matka focuses on the story of Vasu, a man striving to rise from poverty and become prominent in the gambling world. Set between 1958 and 1982 in Visakhapatnam, the movie showcases 24 years of the gambler’s life and his transformation into a gangster. The film is based on real-life Matka gambler Ratan Khetri and true incidents from the Matka gambling world, also known as satta. This betting and lottery-type gambling originated before the Partition of India and was later declared illegal in the country. The film showcased Varun Tej …

What The Fish first-look released on Niharika Konidela’s birthday

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Niharika Konidela turned a year older on December 18 and the makers of her upcoming film, WTF – What The Fish, released the first-look of her next on the special day. They also released inside details of her upcoming project. The actor has been MIA on the silver screen since 2019’s Suryakantham, only acting in the 2023 web-series Dead Pixels. (Also Read: Varun Tej has the sweetest birthday wish for his ‘baby’ Lavanya Tripathi) Niharika Konidela’s first-look from What The Fish Niharika to play Astalakshmi In the poster released by the makers, Niharika is seen walking in a bejewelled dress as a dollar sign flashes behind her. The makers released a statement, in which they reveal that she will play Astalakshmi aka Ash in the film. “It’s a performance-oriented and character-driven character. We are blessed to have Niharika on-board and I’m excited to see how the audience reacts to her character,” says the film’s director Varun Korukonda aka V. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now Did Niharika replace Manchu …

Inside Ram Charan And Upasana Konidela’s First Festival With Daughter Klin Kaara

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Image was shared on Instagram. (Courtesy: alwaysramcharan) New Delhi: RRR star Ram Charan and his wife Upasani Konidela began their Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Monday with much pomp and galore. This year the festival holds a special place in the couple’s heart as it marks the first festival, the new parents will celebrate with their daughter Klin Kaara. The actor shared pictures from inside the festivities with his fans on Monday. In the pictures we can find mom Upasana, dressed in a beautiful yellow dress, holding their little one in her arms while being surrounded by grandparents Chiranjeevi and his wife Surekha. Ram Charan captioned the post, “Happy Vinayaka Chavithi to all! With the blessings of Lord Vigneshwara, I pray that all the problems will be removed from the lives and good luck will come to everyone!This time is special … Celebrating first ganesh chaviti with little ‘Klin Kaara’Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to ALL ! Celebrating the First Festival with the little ‘klin Kaara’ this year.” See the adorable post below: Earlier this month, Upasana Kamineni …

On Niharika Konidela’s Pic From Varun Tej’s Engagement, Comments Ask About Husband

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Image was shared on Instagram. (courtesy: niharikakonidela) Actress Niharika Konidela is no stranger to attention from fans. The actress, who is the niece of superstars Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan, comes from a family of actors. Recently, the star made headlines thanks to her brother, actor Varun Tej’s engagement to actress Lavanya Tripathi. While Niharika posted an adorable picture with the happy couple and welcomed Lavanya into the family, social media users only had one question – where is Niharika’s husband, Chaitanya Jonnalagadda? For context, Niharika Konidela got married to Chaitanya Jonnalagadda in 2020. However, over the past few months, rumours of the couple’s separation have been gaining momentum and Chaitanya’s absence from the family event has only amplified the divorce chatter. Under Niharika Konidela’s post that was captioned, “Been waiting for this day foreverrrr now! Welcome to the family, Vadina,”  a fan said, “Niharika garu where is your husband?” Another user asked, “Jiju didn’t come?” In response a user declared, “They broke up, bro.” Addressing the fact that many of Chaitanya’s pictures are no longer …