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Pawan Kalyan confirms OG 2, Sujeeth explains an ‘iconic visual’. Watch | Telugu News

Pawan Kalyan confirms OG 2, Sujeeth explains an ‘iconic visual’. Watch | Telugu News

3 min readHyderabadJun 25, 2026 05:47 PM IST Pawan Kalyan Creative Works confirmed on Thursday that work on the sequel to They Call Him OG is officially underway, sharing a video of director Sujeeth walking Pawan Kalyan through ideas for the next chapter of the story. Announcing the development on X, the production house wrote, “Before the storm arrives… there’s a moment of silence. The untold story of Gambheera is ready to unfold. Director @SujeethSign and @PawanKalyan Garu reunite under Pawan Kalyan Creative Works to expand the #OGUniverse saga.” The clip shows Sujeeth explaining several ideas for the franchise’s expansion, including a sequence in which snow gradually turns into blood, a mysterious character referred to only as an “outsider,” and the significance of the dog that appeared alongside Pawan Kalyan’s character in the first film. Visibly invested in the discussion, Pawan Kalyan is heard responding to one sequence by calling it “going to be an iconic visual,” before telling Sujeeth at the end of the conversation, “Whatever you require from my side will be ready.” …

NBK111 drops first glimpse on Balakrishna’s 65th birthday: ‘No more vintage, only new age’ | Telugu News

NBK111 drops first glimpse on Balakrishna’s 65th birthday: ‘No more vintage, only new age’ | Telugu News

3 min readHyderabadJun 10, 2026 07:36 PM IST The makers of NBK111 released a glimpse titled “Entry of an Era” on Wednesday on the occasion of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s 65th birthday. The video is the first substantial look at the film’s world and Balakrishna’s character, and the response online has been positive since its release. The title of the film is yet to be revealed. The glimpse carried the tagline “No more vintage, only new age,” a line the team had been teasing for weeks ahead of the birthday drop. The makers had earlier released a poster featuring a large sword against a rain-soaked, dark backdrop with silhouettes reflected in the blade, fiery smoke, and bullet imagery, which had already generated conversation online. The glimpse built on that visual language showed Balakrishna in a look that is a clear departure from his previous mass-hero roles, leaning into a modern, high-stakes aesthetic. Cinematography for the film is being handled by Arvind S Kashyap, known for his work on the Kantara franchise. Music director S Thaman, speaking ahead …

Prabhas says Zarina Wahab is also a hero of The Raja Saab; praises Sanjay Dutt’s ‘amazing screen presence’ | Telugu News

Prabhas says Zarina Wahab is also a hero of The Raja Saab; praises Sanjay Dutt’s ‘amazing screen presence’ | Telugu News

At the pre-release event of Maruthi’s horror comedy The Raja Saab held in Hyderabad on Saturday, actor Prabhas delivered a wholesome speech. He thanked everyone from the director and the cast to the producer, distributor, and the technicians. He also predicted that his film, along with other Sankranthi releases, are going to be major blockbusters. “This is a story about a grandmother and grandson. Zarina Wahab has acted wonderfully as the grandmother. While dubbing, I was so absorbed in her scenes that I forgot my own dialogues. I became a fan of my on-screen grandmother. In this film, along with me, the grandmother character is also a hero,” said Prabhas at the event. He also heaped praise on another Bollywood actor who’s part of The Raja Saab cast — Sanjay Dutt. “Sanjay Dutt sir has an amazing screen presence. When the camera goes in for a close-up, he completely dominates the frame,” said Prabhas. A month after his impressive turn in Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Bollywood period spy thriller Dhurandhar, Dutt will be seen as the …

When Samantha Ruth Prabhu trusted S Thaman to create magic with Majili: ‘This is my first film with Naga Chaitanya after marriage…’ | Telugu News

When Samantha Ruth Prabhu trusted S Thaman to create magic with Majili: ‘This is my first film with Naga Chaitanya after marriage…’ | Telugu News

It was Ye Maaya Chesave (2010), which marked the maiden collaboration between actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. After dating for a few years, they got married in 2017, and then just before their fifth year anniversary, they decided to get a divorce and move on with their lives. Just like how Ye Maaya Chesave was an important film in both their lives for a variety of reasons, there was another film that gained immense importance. It was the 2019 film, Majili, directed by Shiva Nirvana. Music director S Thaman, who composed the background score of the film, opened up about the circumstances under which he came on board the Samantha-Chay starrer. Talking to The Hollywood Reporter, Thaman said that he only had two weeks to compose the entire score. “On March 22, Shiva Nirvana spoke to me about working on the score of the film. Samantha called me up that night, and said, ‘This is our first film as a married couple, and we want it to be successful. Chay and I will …

OPINION: Why is Ram Charan-Shankar’s Game Changer receiving massive hype despite the director’s recent setbacks with 2.0 and Indian 2?

OPINION: Why is Ram Charan-Shankar’s Game Changer receiving massive hype despite the director’s recent setbacks with 2.0 and Indian 2?

Ram Charan starrer Game Changer is all set to make its way to theaters after being in production for quite a long time. Initially considered for a Christmas 2024 release, the makers postponed it, and now director Shankar’s film is slated to hit the big screens on January 10, 2025. As Shankar helms the movie, reactions have surfaced on the internet regarding the film and how it might fare, especially given the director’s recent works being panned. With movies like Indian 2 and 2.0 receiving mixed responses, the Ram Charan starrer is still heading to theaters with much hype and anticipation. Is it solely due to Ram Charan’s star power, or is it a belief in director Shankar’s craftsmanship? Director Shankar and his legacy Director Shankar, who has predominantly worked in Tamil cinema since his debut, is often known as a filmmaker who employs visual narratives in a grand manner. His films often expand the universe they inhabit, presenting moments that feel truly epic and larger than reality. One of the prime examples of Shankar’s …

BUZZ: Prabhas’ The Raja Saab postponed amid news of his injury on Fauji sets?

BUZZ: Prabhas’ The Raja Saab postponed amid news of his injury on Fauji sets?

Prabhas’s exciting lineup of films at the moment includes the Rebel star trying out the romantic horror-comedy genre for the first time with The Raja Saab. The film directed by Maruthi has already grabbed considerable attention with its first few glimpses, motion teaser and the striking new look pulled off by Prabhas.  And now, it seems the latest update surrounding the film is likely to dampen the excitement of the fans about it. If recent reports are to be believed, Prabhas’ The Raja Saab has been postponed from its previously fixed release date of April 10, 2025. While there is yet to be any official confirmation made on the news, the buzz surrounding the reports suggests that the shooting of the movie is still not completed. Moreover, other reports suggest that the makers of the film are also backing several other projects around the same time. Therefore, to avoid a clash of their films at the box office, the Prabhas starrer might be pushed back to a later date. After news about Prabhas getting a …