{"data":{"all":{"edges":[{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Chityala Burns at 48.3°C in Andhra Heatwave Shock"},"content":{"text":"Amaravati,  Andhra Pradesh continues to reel under the heat wave as Chityala in East Godavari district on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 48.3 degrees Celsius, the highest this season.  According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Tanuku (West Godavari district) and Piduguralla (Palnadu district) recorded maximum temperatures of 48.1 degrees Celsius. SDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said that temperatures exceeded 45 degrees Celsius in 13 districts. He revealed that temperatures above 44 degrees Celsius were recorded in 174 mandals across 17 districts. He specifically highlighted that the heat intensity was particularly severe in 23 mandals of Eluru, 21 in East Godavari, 17 in West Godavari, 16 in Krishna, 15 in Bapatla, 14 in NTR, 13 in Palnadu, 12 in Konaseema, and 11 in Kakinada districts. In light of the record-breaking heat intensity currently being recorded across the state, he urged the public to remain vigilant. He noted that this level of intensity is likely to persist for another three days. Jain advised people to postpone travel between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. whenever possible. He also emphasised that those undertaking essential travel must carry drinking water with them. Severe heat wave conditions are likely on Monday (May 25) in 29 mandals, while general heat wave is likely in 166 mandals. On Tuesday, a severe heat wave is likely to affect 50 mandals, while a general heat wave is expected in 205 mandals. Temperatures ranging from 45 degrees Celsius to 47 degrees Celsius are likely to be recorded in certain areas of the Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Polavaram, Eluru, NTR, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, and Prakasam districts. Maximum temperatures ranging from 43 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius are likely to be recorded in certain areas of the Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Kakinada, Markapuram, and Nellore districts. Maximum temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius to 43 degrees Celsius are likely to be recorded in certain areas of the Srikakulam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts. Meanwhile, heat wave conditions continued in neighbouring Telangana on Sunday. Sixteen out of 33 districts recorded a maximum temperature of 45 degrees Celsius or above. Dummugudem in Bhadradri Kothagudem district and Dharampuri in Jagtial district were the hottest places in the state with mercury soaring to 46.3 degrees Celsius. Hyderabad recorded a maximum temperature of 42.1 degrees Celsius."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/5d35f5a0-24ec-4940-bc46-98c9db0c3371_heat+wave.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T16:32:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"chityala-burns-at-48.3c-in-andhra-heatwave-shock"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Kangana Roasts Trolls Mocking Aish’s Cannes Looks"},"content":{"text":"Actress Kangana Ranaut has hit back at the social media users who have been criticizing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s latest Cannes appearance.  Stressing that style is an expression of your inner self, the 'Queen' actress said that people must get used to seeing older women on the red carpet now. Kangana further challenged those who had something to say about Aishwarya's look at Cannes to come up with something better, and show it to everyone. The 'Emergency' actress on Sunday took to her official Instagram Stories and shared Aishwarya's Cannes picture and wrote, \"Fashion and style is a self expression, it is one’s own interpretation of life and their attitude, no woman owes anything to anyone, Ash looks great!! (Sic)\" \"Those of you who want to see her any other way, why don’t you show what you got ?? She is not here to please you, she is glorious, if you are not used to seeing older women on red carpets, get used to them now. Thanks,\" added Kangana. Recently, admirers of Aishwarya and Alia Bhatt got into a war of words about who was a bigger deal at Cannes. Many users trolled Aishwarya for her puffy face and weight, comparing her to Alia. Some pointed out that while Alia has made just a few appearances at Cannes, Aishwarya has been representing the country at the film festival for decades.  For her primary appearance, Aishwarya wore a custom-made blue gown by designer Amit Aggarwal. Her look was accompanied by a stole and diamond jewellery.  She was also seen looking stunning in a pastel pink draped ensemble that featured sparkling floral embellishments and flowing cape sleeves. In her last look, the 'Devdas' actress was seen in a white pantsuit, paired with a feather wrap stole. Her look was tied up with minimal makeup and a middle-parted hairstyle. This year marks Aishwarya's 24th appearance at the Cannes Film Festival."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/4690dde9-920e-4f95-8cd1-60b0eb15a778_kangana.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T14:37:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"kangana-roasts-trolls-mocking-aishs-cannes-looks"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Heatwave claims 16 lives in Telangana"},"content":{"text":"Hyderabad: Heatwave has so far claimed 16 lives in Telangana, officials said on Sunday, as the state continued to reel under severe weather conditions with several parts of north Telangana recording temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius  The state government has confirmed 16 deaths in seven districts. It announced compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the deceased.  Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, who reviewed the situation due to intense heatwave conditions in the state, directed the administrative machinery to remain alert and take immediate action to ensure no inconvenience to the public. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that heatwave impact will intensify over the next three days, he advised district collectors to exercise even greater caution.  Amid rising temperatures and severe heatwave conditions across the state day by day, the minister held an emergency review meeting with senior officials at the Secretariat on Saturday. He reviewed district-wise reports on heatwave conditions and issued clear directives to the administrative machinery to work with utmost priority to protect people's lives.  As per the reports of district collectors, four deaths occurred in Jayashankar Bhupalapalli district, three each in Warangal Urban, Karimnagar, and Nizamabad districts, and one each in Jogulamba Gadwal, Rangareddy, and Suryapet districts. The officials explained that the intensity of the heat is reaching unprecedented levels due to the severe El Niño effect. The minister asked officials to identify mandals and villages recording the highest temperatures in the state and send advance warnings to the people there; create awareness about the heat through media, social media, and village-level announcements and ensure necessary information reaches the public every hour.  According to Telangana Development Planning Society, 18 out of 33 districts recorded the highest temperature of 45 degrees Celsius and above on Saturday.  Sirpur in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district was the hottest place in the state with a maximum temperature reaching 46.5 degrees Celsius. Dharampuri in Jagtial district, Gangadhara in Karimnagar, Kasipet in Mancherial, Yergatla in Nizamabad and three other places in Peddapalli, Rajanna Sircilla and Suryapet districts recorded a maximum temperature of 46.4 degrees. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Komuram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Hanumakonda districts on Sunday.  Yellow alert has been issued for Adilabad, KomuramBheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Rangareddy, Hyderabad and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts. The weather department said that thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) are very likely to occur at isolated places in Nalgonda, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet and Jogulamba Gadwal districts."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2Fb3013bb3-8ecf-4e71-a0c6-0ae8a8d3d377_heat+wave.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,54,1568,773&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T09:29:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"heatwave-claims-16-lives-in-telangana"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment","featured","two"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Ameesha Takes Dig at Modern B'wood Culture"},"content":{"text":"Actress Ameesha Patel shared through her social media post on Sunday that \"innocence and real bonds\" cease to exist in today's Bollywood. She took to her official Insta handle and posted a throwback picture with her first co-star, Hrithik Roshan, from the Phuket schedule of their movie \"Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai\". Ameesha and Hrithik were captured as they were enjoying dinner at a cute restaurant in Phuket. Sharing the throwback picture on social media, Ameesha thanked her stars for having created such a bond with her co-stars. \"Sunday throwback pik for the fans-(SONIA) me having dinner with my (ROHIT / RAJ) @hrithikroshan 1 of the evenings whilst on our shoot schedules of KAHO NA PYAAR HAIN at a cute Resturant in PHUKET! (sic),\" wrote the 'Gadar' actress. Ameesha went on to add, \"Innocence n real bonds that don’t exist in today’s Bollywood times between co stars! blessed 2 have created such bonds n friendships that last forever !\" In the meantime, Ameesha, who recently made a lot of headlines thanks to her tweets on the PR game of younger actresses, claimed that the Indian celebrities are often trolled by their own people more than Hollywood stars are in their own country. Taking to her official X handle, Ameesha wrote, “Recent activities have clearly made it evident that our own INDIAN mentality has become to pull others down .. we call ourselves as ONE nation and united- but are we actually?.” Opening up about the negativity surrounding public figures, the 'Humraaz' actress continued, “Actors here in INDIA r more badly trolled by our own people than Hollywood stars are within their country from their own people which is so sad !Whether it’s a Indain stars appearance or attire at big events they sadly become targets of their own people! Such a shame!.”"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahLGULK9tuLqEGaU_Ameesha.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,38,553,273&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T09:35:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"ameesha-takes-dig-at-modern-bwood-culture"}},{"node":{"tags":["Editorial","featured","one"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"CJP: Neither a Revolution nor a Threat!"},"content":{"text":"“When open public defiance is restricted, people naturally turn to quiet resistance, using inside jokes and sharp irony to safely critique authority without direct confrontation”— James C. Scott, Political Analyst This timeless observation perfectly captures the unfolding drama surrounding the “Cockroach Janata Party” (CJP), a viral digital platform that the central government has, in a knee-jerk reaction, chosen to treat as a bona fide threat to national security. Did the BJP-led central government overreact by deploying state powers to block the CJP on X under the banner of \"national security\"? The answer is a resounding “YES,” if the following political perspective is anything to go by. To its 15 million digital followers, the meteoric rise of the CJP looks like a historic paradigm shift in Indian political defiance. Born out of an official’s clumsy attempt to ridicule youth activism, this online movement of Gen Z satirists rapidly weaponized the insult. It ballooned into an Instagram powerhouse, triggering an aggressive, anxious state crackdown. Yet, serious political analysis reveals that the CJP is a viral moment, not a revolution. It is a spontaneous, digital knee-jerk reaction that turned a political insult into a badge of online defiance. While it successfully deployed irony to expose thin-skinned state anxieties, the CJP possesses neither the structural muscle nor the ideological depth to threaten the ruling establishment, much less the security of the nation. The fundamental flaw of the CJP lies in mistaking digital engagement for real-world political mobilization. In a massive democracy like India, elections are won through physical infrastructure on the ground, not algorithmic momentum on a screen. Winning by the ballot has already grown exceptionally difficult due to structural hurdles. Sophisticated micro-targeting efforts, such as the Systematic Information Review (SIR) process, allegedly scrub dissenting voices from voter lists while solidifying pro-ruling party loyalists on official rolls. Against this hyper-organized machinery, the CJP’s structural limits are starkly evident. The BJP owns a widespread following of active voters across the country, while the CJP only owns smartphone screens where passive \"follows\" replace the massive logistics needed to turn clicks into actual votes. Furthermore, viral memes have a short shelf life that cannot sustain long-term political discipline, especially when a single state directive can instantly neutralize a digital movement. Ultimately, satire acts merely as a safety valve for youth to vent online instead of protesting on the streets. Without serious policy substance, a manifesto celebrating unemployment cannot compete with actual governance, and its self-deprecating jokes only alienate mainstream Indian voters who demand narratives of national strength and pride. On the other hand, there is a glaring contradiction when a government that confidently projects narratives of Amrit Kaal and Viksit Bharat feel fundamentally threatened by a digital gathering of self-mocking satirists. One sees no need to feel so threatened. It is ironic that a government boasting of its free media, democracy, and religious harmony feels threatened by simple online satire that lacks any political agenda. Ultimately, the CJP remains a fascinating case study in modern political communication and a sharp critique of New India's democratic contradictions. However, until memes can build highways, distribute welfare, and staff polling booths, it will remain a lively footnote in internet culture rather than a revolution of disorder or a viable threat to the ruling establishment."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahLICrK9tuLqEGaZ_CockroackJantaParty.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,33,756,373&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T23:42:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"cjp-neither-a-revolution-nor-a-threat"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Waqf Land Dispute Suspected Behind Advocate Killing"},"content":{"text":"Hyderabad, The Hyderabad Police launched a hunt for four suspects who were allegedly in the speeding SUV used for the targeted killing of Telangana High Court advocate Khaja Moizuddin.  Four special teams were on the lookout for the suspects who had been reportedly identified in the CCTV footage. Preliminary investigation by police indicates that they used the vehicle without a number plate to attack the advocate on Saturday. The CCTV footage also indicates that the suspects were lying in wait near the victim’s residence before hitting him as he was getting into his car. Moizuddin was killed near his residence in the Masab Tank area in the heart of the city. According to police, Khaja Moizuddin was getting into his car near his residence around 4.45 a.m. when a speeding SUV hit him from behind. The Scorpio sped away as the advocate was thrown on the road and suffered grievous injuries. He was shifted to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. It was initially suspected to be a hit-and-run case, but following the complaint by the family and after scanning the CCTV footage, police registered a case of murder with suspected links to cases relating to Waqf land. Police believe that it was a well-planned attack, with the accused conducting a recce near the victim’s house for three days.  Moizuddin was a senior advocate practising in the High Court and City Civil Court for nearly 35 years. Police suspect the involvement of persons linked to disputes over Waqf lands in Malakpet and other areas in Hyderabad. The family of Moizuddin named two persons who are allegedly connected to legal battles handled by him related to alleged encroachments on Waqf lands. Moizuddin’s son Farhan, who is also an advocate, told the media that his father had received threats from two individuals allegedly involved in the encroachment of Waqf lands. Farhan told the media that his father had been attacked five times in the past. He claimed that one of the two individuals allegedly involved in the murder had visited his father’s office a few months ago and issued a ‘last warning’ regarding legal cases he was handling."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/b6408721-6237-4bf2-808a-c15bbdffec97_accident.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T06:33:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"waqf-land-dispute-suspected-behind-advocate-killin"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Salman Gives Funny Reason for Avoiding Politics"},"content":{"text":"Bollywood hunk Salman Khan had once revealed why he does not stand up for elections.  During his appearance on \"The Kapil Sharma Show\", host Kapil Sharma asked the 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' actor, \"Sir, a lot of parties invite big film stars and popular stars to their parties and ask them to contest the elections on their behalf. There is no one more popular than you. Don't you ever feel like standing for the elections?\" Reacting to this, Salman admitted that he does feel like contesting elections, but is sure that if he fights even for the position of the secretary of his building, he might lose as he will not even get 3 votes from his own family members. In his unique style, the 'Ek Tha Tiger' actor said, \"I do feel like contesting elections a lot. But then I look at my building. Okay. I have eight flats in my building. Out of which three flats are ours. And if I, in my building... Forget about the Prime Minister, Minister, MLA, MP, etc. If I fight elections for the Secretary of my building, I will lose. I won't get three votes from my house.\""},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ZyCslq8jQArTz7zB_salman.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T10:13:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"salman-gives-funny-reason-for-avoiding-politics"}},{"node":{"tags":["NRI","featured","three"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"H-1B: High-Paid, US Master’s Applicants Win Big"},"content":{"text":"The American H-1B visa system is witnessing a major transformation, and the latest selection numbers for fiscal year 2027 clearly show that the era of mass low-wage filings may be coming to an end. According to new data released by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, a striking 71.5% of selected H-1B applicants this year hold a US master’s degree or higher — a sharp jump from 57% last year. At the same time, selections from the lowest wage category dropped dramatically to just 17.7%, signaling a deliberate shift toward attracting highly skilled and better-paid foreign professionals. The total number of registrations also plunged by nearly 38.5%, falling from over 343,000 to around 211,600 applications. The changes are largely driven by USCIS’s new wage-based weighted selection system, which replaced the old random lottery process. Under the revised model, applicants offered higher salaries receive stronger preference during selection, fundamentally altering how companies approach H-1B hiring. The agency has also continued using the beneficiary-centric registration system to prevent duplicate filings for the same candidate while simultaneously increasing registration fees and tightening scrutiny on low-wage applications. Immigration experts say the policy shift is aimed at discouraging misuse of the H-1B system by staffing firms and prioritizing genuinely skilled professionals in advanced sectors like technology, research, engineering, and artificial intelligence. For thousands of Indian students and tech workers dreaming of long-term careers in the United States, the new direction sends a clear message: American employers and immigration authorities are now rewarding specialization, advanced education, and higher compensation packages more than ever before. While the stricter system could reduce opportunities for entry-level applicants and outsourcing-driven hiring models, it may benefit candidates with stronger academic backgrounds and niche technical skills. The latest numbers also reflect the Trump administration’s broader push to reshape employment-based immigration around higher wages and “high-value talent,” making the H-1B race more competitive — but also more selective than ever before."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2Fcf9b726b-0761-4f6a-bef9-41aa90a09c27_h1b+visa.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,54,1200,592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T09:59:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"h-1b-high-paid-us-masters-applicants-win-big"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"No Space for Men: Shakira"},"content":{"text":"Shakira is clearly done wasting tears on romance. Nearly three years after her explosive breakup with former football star Gerard Piqué, the global pop sensation says love is officially off the table — at least for now. “No romance for me,” Shakira declared bluntly, admitting that her life is already packed with raising her sons, rebuilding herself, and dominating her career. The singer revealed that she is now “more in love” with her work than ever before and is genuinely enjoying her independence, sending a strong message that she no longer needs a relationship to feel complete. Behind the glamorous comeback, however, was a brutal emotional storm. Shakira described her split with Gerard Piqué as one of the darkest periods of her life, especially while also dealing with her father’s hospitalization. But instead of collapsing under heartbreak, Shakira turned the pain into power. The singer says suffering made her stronger, wiser, and more fearless — and fans believe that transformation is now visible in everything from her music to her attitude. For now, Shakira seems focused on one thing only: winning life on her own terms."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/6623b7f2-fdd6-406e-9dda-74852686eafe_shakira.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T08:07:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"no-space-for-men-shakira"}},{"node":{"tags":["NRI"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Congressman Blasts Trump’s GC Crackdown"},"content":{"text":"Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera sharply criticised the Trump administration’s new immigration policy that could force many Green Card applicants living legally in the United States to leave the country and complete the process abroad, calling it disruptive and harmful to families, workers and the American economy.  “I strongly oppose the Trump administration’s disruptive decision to require many students, temporary visa holders, and other individuals seeking green cards to leave the United States and return to their home countries while their applications are processed,” Bera said in a statement. “This policy creates unnecessary fear and uncertainty for families, workers, and employers who are following the law,” he said. The California Democrat’s remarks came after the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo declaring that adjustment of status inside the United States should be treated as an “extraordinary form of relief” rather than a routine immigration pathway. Under the new approach, immigration officers are instructed to consider applications on a “case-by-case basis,” with many applicants expected to pursue consular processing from their home country. USCIS spokesman Zach Kahler defended the policy, saying the administration was “returning to the original intent of the law.” “From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances,” Kahler said. The administration argues that the change would discourage visa overstays and reduce pressure on the immigration system. But Bera warned the move ignored the reality faced by many immigrants already caught in lengthy visa backlogs. “The Administration disregards the fact that many individuals seeking permanent residency are here legally and waiting for their cases to move through an already backlogged immigration system,” he said. Bera said the policy could particularly hurt highly skilled immigrants working in the United States through legal visa programmes. “America has long benefited from attracting top researchers, doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators through our legal immigration system and worker visa programmes,” he said. “Forcing these individuals to leave the United States during the green card process will deprive our country of their innovation, their tax contributions, and the many ways they strengthen our economy and communities.” The congressman, whose parents immigrated from India, also framed the issue personally. “As the son of Indian immigrants, I know firsthand that our nation is strengthened by people who come here legally, work hard, and contribute to our communities,” Bera said. “We should be reducing processing delays and modernising our immigration system, not creating additional barriers for people who are following the rules.” Bera added that he expected the policy to face legal scrutiny. “I support legal challenges to this policy and expect the courts to halt its implementation,” he said. The policy has already triggered criticism from immigration advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers, who argue that forcing applicants to leave the country during processing could separate families, interrupt careers and create uncertainty for employers. The issue is expected to resonate strongly among Indian nationals in the United States, particularly H-1B visa holders and international students. Indians form one of the largest groups waiting in employment-based Green Card backlogs and many rely on adjustment of status provisions to remain in the country while applications are processed."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahLQdLK9tuLqEGbq_AmiBera.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,12,743,366&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T02:16:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"congressman-blasts-trumps-gc-crackdown"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Charan's Blunder Sparks Apology to Bumrah"},"content":{"text":"In a moment that has ignited social media, actor Ram Charan issued a public apology for mistakenly referring to cricket superstar Jasprit Bumrah as a 'footballer' during the audio launch of his upcoming film, Peddi. The event, held on Saturday in Madhya Pradesh, witnessed Charan's enthusiastic participation, as he was prompted to describe various cricketing legends, including Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni. However, it was his mix-up regarding Bumrah that quickly became the focal point of online discourse, with many fans and observers sharing clips of the incident across platforms, often in a humorous light. Charan's comments, intended to highlight the prowess of top cricket players, took an unexpected turn when he mistakenly categorized Bumrah, a prominent fast bowler for the Indian cricket team, in a sport entirely different from his own. Following the event, the actor took to social media to express his regret, characterizing the mistake as a 'genuine human error.' In his note, he conveyed heartfelt admiration for Bumrah's contributions to cricket, underscoring the pride he felt as an Indian when watching Bumrah excel on the field. The mix-up not only underscores the sometimes chaotic nature of public appearances but also reflects the pressures faced by celebrities in the spotlight. With Charan's stature in the Indian film industry, such slip-ups garner significant attention. This particular incident has resonated with fans who appreciate the actor's candidness and willingness to acknowledge his missteps. The social media reaction, filled with memes and humorous takes, may serve to further humanize the star, allowing audiences to connect with him beyond his cinematic roles. As anticipation builds for the release of Peddi, a sports drama set to debut on June 4, the focus remains on Charan's transformation into a wrestler and his portrayal of athleticism across various sports, including cricket. This film, produced by Vriddhi Cinemas and featuring a stellar cast alongside a score by AR Rahman, is positioned to make a significant impact in the industry. Charan's blend of humility and dedication to his craft, showcased through his apology and the physical demands of his role, resonates with both film and sports fans alike, reinforcing his status as a multifaceted talent in the entertainment landscape."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aOD4TJ5xUNkB1eEC_ramcharan.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T10:01:56+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"charans-blunder-sparks-apology-to-bumrah"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Aishwarya Dazzles in Cannes 2026"},"content":{"text":"Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a perennial figure of elegance at the Cannes Film Festival, has once again captivated audiences with her latest appearance at Cannes 2026. The Bollywood icon graced the red carpet in a breathtaking couture creation, 'Luminara,' designed by Amit Aggarwal. This exquisite ensemble not only showcases her indelible style but also reinforces her status as a global fashion influencer, sparking a fervent dialogue about red carpet aesthetics and the evolving nature of celebrity fashion. Conceptualized as a tribute to the interplay of light and movement, 'Luminara' transcends conventional couture. Aggarwal's design reflects a profound understanding of illumination, interpreting it as energy and transformation through meticulous craftsmanship. The garment features a rich abyss blue hue, evoking the vastness of space, and is adorned with thousands of crystalline embellishments that create a mesmerizing illusion of light pathways coursing across Aishwarya's silhouette. This artistic approach marks another chapter in her illustrious journey at Cannes, where she has continually redefined glamour with her innovative fashion choices. Aishwarya's appearance at the prestigious festival is not merely a showcase of her sartorial choices; it is a continuation of a legacy that began more than two decades ago. Having established herself as a cultural ambassador for India, her red carpet moments are often steeped in personal significance and artistic ambition. The collaboration with stylist Mohit Rai and Amit Aggarwal for 'Luminara' exemplifies this ethos, merging the cinematic grandeur of Cannes with high fashion. The design draws inspiration from biomimicry, a hallmark of Aggarwal's oeuvre, seamlessly blending organic forms with contemporary aesthetics. In reflecting on this artistic endeavor, Amit Aggarwal expressed his vision of creating a piece that resonates with Aishwarya's inherent radiance and strength. He noted, \"With 'Luminara,' we sought to create a garment that transcended mere clothing, embodying an energy field around her, illuminating the concept of light as a symbol of movement and transformation.\" As a brand ambassador for L’Oréal, Aishwarya's presence at Cannes not only reinforces her influence in the fashion domain but also highlights the festival's ongoing role as a platform for artistic expression and cultural dialogue within the global community."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahLR6LK9tuLqEGbw_Aishwarya.png?auto=format,compress&rect=6,0,1117,551&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T10:01:58+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"aishwarya-dazzles-in-cannes-2026"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Venkatesh Iyer Meets Allu Arjun"},"content":{"text":"Allu Arjun met cricketer Venkatesh Iyer on Saturday, and the glimpses of the meet were even shared by the 'Pushpa' actor on his official social media handle.  AA dropped a few pictures on his Insta in which he was seen presenting Venkatesh Iyer a bouquet. Expressing his gratitude, AA wrote the caption, “It was a pleasure meeting talented young Indian cricketer @venkateshiyer garu today. Special thanks to him for gifting #AlluAyaan a special signed jersey. Wishing you all the very best for your future endeavours. Warm regards (sic).”"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahHi9bK9tuLqEGPG_venkateshiyer.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,39,449,221&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T17:25:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"venkatesh-iyer-meets-allu-arjun"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment","featured","four"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Telangana Movie Business Sees Major Shake-Up"},"content":{"text":"In a significant move that underscores the growing tensions within the regional film industry, the Telangana Exhibitors Association convened an emergency meeting on Saturday in Hyderabad, where they resolved to implement a percentage-sharing model for the screening of films. This decision comes as producers have repeatedly postponed discussions on the matter, with Sridhar, the secretary of the Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce, asserting that the new system will take effect immediately, impacting all films, including the highly anticipated \"Peddi\". The urgency of the situation is amplified by the financial struggles faced by many single-screen theatres, which risk closure if the status quo persists. The backdrop to this decision highlights a year-long dialogue that has yielded little progress. Initially brought to the forefront during the discussions surrounding the release of \"Hari Hara Veera Mallu\", the issue of revenue sharing has remained unresolved despite multiple negotiations involving producers, exhibitors, and distributors. Sridhar indicated that prolonged delays threaten the viability of numerous theatres, with nearly 120 currently grappling with financial instability due to an outdated rental system. As successful films now barely sustain screenings for a week, the disparity in revenue streams between producers and exhibitors has never been more pronounced, prompting this decisive shift. Beyond the immediate implications for revenue sharing, the exhibitors voiced their discontent regarding proposed ticket price hikes and a potential grading system for theatres. Vijayender Reddy, president of the Telangana Exhibitors Association, emphatically stated their opposition to any increase in ticket prices, emphasizing that the association has formally petitioned state authorities to maintain current pricing structures. His remarks echo the broader reluctance among exhibitors to accept measures that could further compromise their already precarious situation, especially in the face of rising operational costs and diminishing audience turnout. As the producers of \"Peddi\", set to release on June 4 and featuring stars Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, now face pressure to reconcile their interests with those of the exhibitors, the stakes are high. The tensions surrounding ticket pricing and revenue sharing could potentially redefine the landscape of film distribution in Telangana. Notably, the recent leadership change within the Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce, following Suniel Narang's resignation, adds another layer of complexity to these negotiations, as new president Juvvadi Chandrasekhar Rao must navigate these turbulent waters with a keen sense of urgency and diplomacy."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahHpTLK9tuLqEGQc_JuvvadiShekarRao.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,41,1200,592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T17:43:18+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"telangana-movie-business-sees-major-shake-up"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Everest Expedition Turns Tragic for Telugu Climbers"},"content":{"text":"In a heartbreaking turn of events, two climbers from the Telugu states of India tragically lost their lives while descending from Mount Everest this week. Arun Kumar Tiwari, 53, and Sandeep Are, 46, both successfully reached the summit of the world's highest peak before encountering life-threatening challenges during their descent. The duo, who trained with the Hyderabad-based expedition group Boots and Crampons, faced perilous conditions that ultimately cost them their lives, highlighting the treacherous nature of high-altitude climbing. Tiwari, originally from Uttar Pradesh and now living in Hyderabad, was a seasoned mountaineer with previous successful climbs of major peaks, including Denali and Mount Aconcagua. He reached the summit of Everest around 5:30 PM on May 21 but tragically succumbed to exhaustion at the notorious Hillary Step, a formidable rock face that climbers must navigate on their return. Despite the efforts of experienced Sherpa guides to assist him, Tiwari faced insurmountable challenges, leading to his untimely demise. His body remains unrecovered, with the complexities of retrieval at such altitudes posing significant logistical and financial hurdles. Sandeep Are, from Hindupur in Andhra Pradesh and residing in Phoenix, Arizona, summited Everest just a day prior, on May 20, around 10:55 AM. Described as one of the strongest climbers in his expedition team, Are fell victim to severe snow blindness after momentarily removing his goggles to capture the momentous occasion with photographs. This misstep, exacerbated by high-altitude conditions, quickly escalated into High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE), a critical condition that can lead to coma or death. Despite a strenuous 48-hour rescue effort by Sherpas that brought him down to Camp II, Are ultimately succumbed to his injuries, leaving behind a grieving wife and an 18-year-old son. The tragic fates of Tiwari and Are serve as stark reminders of the inherent dangers faced by climbers in their quests for adventure and achievement. The perilous ascent and descent of Everest are fraught with challenges that even the most prepared athletes cannot always overcome. Notably, this year saw a record number of 274 climbers summit Everest on May 21, with Tiwari and Are among them. While several members of their team, including others from the expedition, completed their journey safely, the harrowing experiences of Tiwari and Are underscore the unpredictable and often unforgiving nature of high-altitude mountaineering, where triumph is inseparably intertwined with risk."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahHn8LK9tuLqEGQZ_climbers.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,44,1280,631&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T17:43:21+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"everest-expedition-turns-tragic-for-telugu-climbers"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Charan, Rahman Build Hype for ‘Peddi’"},"content":{"text":"Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman and superstar Ram Charan looked dapper standing next to each other as the two prepped to leave for Bhopal for the song launch of their upcoming film “Peddi.”  Rahman shared a picture on Instagram featuring the two stars. In the image, the music composer is seen standing next to the star posing in front of their chartered flight. “Peddi and I en route to Bhopal @alwaysramcharan #peddimovie #songrelease #hellohello,” Rahman wrote as the caption. The trailer of Peddi was unveiled on May 18, which showcased the protagonist, Peddi, a multi-talented athlete who earns his livelihood through sheer physical might. Whether it’s cricket, wrestling, or sprinting, his life is defined by the grit and passion he pours into every discipline. Adored by the children and respected by the villagers, his rapid rise draws envy, especially from a domineering landlord whose pride refuses to share the spotlight. Instead of relying on familiar sports-drama patterns, Peddi injects its sporting sequences with raw intensity and life-or-death stakes. Massive clashes on railway platforms, gravity-defying stunts, and adrenaline-fueled fights hint at a world where sport and survival are inseparable. Director Buchi Babu Sana, who took to his X timeline to share the link to the trailer, wrote, \"His arena. His rules. His game begins now. #PEDDITrailer OUT NOW. #PEDDI in cinemas worldwide on 4th June. #GetReadyForPeddi.\""},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahG1ybK9tuLqEGMU_Ramcharan.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,16,734,362&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T14:17:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"charan-rahman-build-hype-for-peddi"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Why May 23 Means Everything to Nag?"},"content":{"text":"Nagarjuna has penned an emotional note of gratitude for all the blessings and love being showered on him on a day his film 'Manam' completed 12 years.  On Saturday, Annapurna Studios took to its X timeline to say, \"A film. A family. A legacy that lives forever. 12 years ago, #Manam became more than just a movie — it became an emotion cherished by audiences. Celebrating 12 years of memories, magic, and timeless storytelling. #12YearsForClassicManam #ANRLivesOn @iamnagarjuna @chay_akkineni @AkhilAkkineni8 @Vikram_K_Kumar @shriya1109 @Samanthaprabhu2 @HARSHAzoomout.\" The production house also put out another tweet to point out how special May 23 was for Nagarjuna. It wrote, \"May 23rd. From the very first step to becoming the King of countless hearts — here’s to a journey that inspired generations. On this very special day celebrating the legacy, grace and timeless charisma of KING @iamnagarjuna Garu.\" For the unaware, it was on this day in 1986 that Nagarjuna Akkineni first put on make up and stepped before the camera as a leading man with 'Vikram'.Years later, the same date gained another emotional significance when 'Manam' released as the final on-screen appearance of legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Nagarjuna took to his X timeline to share his thoughts on the special day. He wrote, \"Thank you for all the blessings and love being showered on me today --May 23!! the date I cannot forget!! The day which I had the honour of producing and releasing the last film 'MANAM' of my legendary father ANR. The film (in) which I had the privilege of working both with my father and my sons.\" Nagarjuna went on to say, \"Years ago MAY 23 also gave me the opportunity to release my first film Vikram, an opportunity to entertain you, to be blessed and loved by all of you. My deepest gratitude to all the fans who have stood by me all these years.Looking forward for many more May 23s.\" Fondly called Tollywood’s “Celluloid Scientist,” Nagarjuna has built a career through constant reinvention. From redefining intensity with Siva and romance with Geethanjali to entertaining audiences through films like Annamayya, Manmadhudu, Hello Brother and Bangarraju Nagarjuna consistently stayed ahead of changing trends, often emerging as a style icon and trendsetter across generations."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aN0BgJ5xUNkB1V6Z_nagarjuna.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T14:06:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"why-may-23-means-everything-to-nag"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Kantara actress Furious After AI Images Go Viral"},"content":{"text":"Rukmini Vasanth has reacted strongly after AI-generated fake images falsely portraying her began circulating widely online. Calling the images “entirely fake and fabricated,” the Kantara actress issued a stern public statement warning that her team is initiating legal and cybercrime action against those responsible for creating and spreading the manipulated content. The actress described the incident as a serious violation of privacy and condemned the irresponsible misuse of artificial intelligence to target celebrities. The controversy quickly sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many fans expressing concern over the increasing misuse of AI tools to create deepfake images and misleading celebrity content. Rukmini Vasanth also urged people not to share or engage with the fake visuals, emphasizing that such content can cause serious personal and professional harm. The incident once again highlights the growing danger of AI-generated misinformation in the entertainment industry, where several actors have recently fallen victim to digitally manipulated photos and videos spreading rapidly across online platforms."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahG5MrK9tuLqEGMa_Rukmini.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,10,743,366&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T06:33:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"kantara-actress-furious-after-ai-images-go-viral"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Hyd’s Property Boom May Soon Burn Buyers’ Pockets"},"content":{"text":"Hyderabad’s booming western corridor is once again staring at a massive real-estate reset — this time through sharply rising government registration values that could dramatically increase the cost of buying property in the city’s most premium zones. Areas like Gachibowli, Raidurg, Kokapet and the Financial District may soon witness registration rates touching unprecedented levels as the Telangana government evaluates proposals from the revenue department. The recommendations reportedly suggest hiking registration values in some pockets from the current Rs 11–13 crore per acre to as high as Rs 50–55 crore per acre — numbers that reflect how disconnected official land values had become from actual market realities. Government land auctions in these areas have already crossed Rs 100 crore per acre in some cases, exposing a huge gap between registered valuations and real transaction prices. While the government sees the revision as a necessary correction and a major revenue opportunity, middle-class homebuyers and investors may end up carrying the burden. Apartment registration values in the western corridor could rise from Rs 3,000 per sq ft to nearly Rs 6,500 per sq ft, potentially pushing up stamp duty costs, registration expenses, and eventually even property prices. The state hopes to generate an additional Rs 2,000 crore through the revision, but the move also highlights how Hyderabad’s rapid IT-driven growth is slowly making premium real estate unaffordable for many aspiring buyers. Interestingly, elite localities like Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills are expected to see only modest increases, suggesting that the government’s primary focus is now firmly on monetising the explosive growth of the city’s western IT belt."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/Zo-_yh5LeNNTxB8Y_RealEstate.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T06:38:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"hyds-property-boom-may-soon-burn-buyers-pockets"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Aish and Alia’s Cannes Looks Set Insta on Fire"},"content":{"text":"Bollywood divas Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Alia Bhatt's looks at the Cannes 2026 have left the internet divided with fans of both the stars comparing their idols’ appearances at red carpet of the prestigious film festival.  Soon after pictures surfaced online, the comment sections turned into a battleground of opinions. One user wrote, “Don’t you ever dare compare with Aishwarya.” Another netizen commented, “Aish was on another level when she was Alia’s age.” An Alia Bhatt fan defended the actress and wrote, “Alia Bhatt anyday.” Meanwhile, another Aishwarya Rai Bachchan admirer commented, “Aishwarya ate this look.” One social media user also wrote, “Difference of elegance seen in both pictures.” Some users also urged fans not to pit the actresses against each other. “Why do you even have to compare them on Day 1? This is Aishwarya’s time now. Let us enjoy this,” read one comment. Another user wrote, “Alia & Aish fans better not be fighting in the comments.” Talking about Alia Bhatt, for her Cannes appearance, the actress opted for a soft blush pink body-hugging gown. Alia was seen walking the red carpet on the 12th of May, at the opening of the film festival. Meanwhile, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan brought her signature royal aura to Cannes in a dramatic royal blue shimmering bodycon gown. Aishwarya marked her presence at the film festival on Friday night. At another event, she was spotted posing for the paparazzi along with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. In the picture going viral on social media, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is seen posing gracefully in an all baby pink ensemble. Standing beside her is her teenage daughter Aaradhya Bachchan who complemented her mother beautifully in a satin red gown paired with a sparkling cape detail. In another set of visuals going viral online, Aishwarya can be seen posing against the backdrop of the French Riviera and looked stunning in a pastel pink draped ensemble that featured sparkling floral embellishments and flowing cape sleeves."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahFB57K9tuLqEGF3_Aishwarya.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,28,682,336&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T05:58:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"aish-and-alias-cannes-looks-set-insta-on-fire"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Amid Divorce Buzz, Mouni Throws Bday Party Mid-Air"},"content":{"text":"Actress Mouni Roy turned her flight into a mini celebration as she surprised her best friend Trishala Goculdas with a special mid-air birthday celebration.   She shared glimpses from the flight on her social media account, and gave fans a sneak peek into the heartfelt moment complete with cake, cupcakes. One of the pictures showed a cosy inflight setup featuring cupcakes decorated like roses, a handwritten birthday card. A few drinks were also seen arranged neatly on the tray table. Another picture shared by Mouni featured printed photographs of the two friends together placed on the seat, and Mouni captioned it as,, “Inflight celebrations for my trishkulli!!!!! @trishilagoculdas.” She also shared another story that read, “Happy happy to you!” along with the birthday setup. In a proper post on her social media account, Mouni shared a warm picture hugging Trishala at a party and wrote, “Happy birthday lifeline, can’t do life without you…” The actress used the viral track “I Don’t Chase, I Attract” by Affirmation Club as the background song,, particularly the trending line, “I love money, money loves me.” The post came amid ongoing news regarding trouble in her marriage with businessman Suraj Nambiar. A few days ago, Mouni and Siraj officially announced their seperation through a joint post on social media. A week ago, rumours of trouble in their paradise began surfacing online after fans noticed that Mouni and Suraj had unfollowed each other on Instagram."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahE_ybK9tuLqEGF1_MouniRoy.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,72,449,221&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T05:51:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"amid-divorce-buzz-mouni-throws-bday-party-mid-air"}},{"node":{"tags":["NRI"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Green Card Shock: Indians May Be Forced to Leave US"},"content":{"text":"The Trump administration has unveiled a new immigration policy that could force many immigrants already living legally in the United States to leave the country and apply for permanent residency from abroad, triggering sharp criticism from immigrant advocates, Democratic lawmakers and local officials.  The new policy memo issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reiterates that adjustment of status — the process through which eligible immigrants apply for Green Cards while remaining inside the United States — is “a matter of discretion and administrative grace” and not intended to replace regular consular processing abroad. USCIS said officers must consider applications on a “case-by-case basis” and weigh whether applicants deserve what the agency described as an “extraordinary form of relief.” “We’re returning to the original intent of the law to ensure aliens navigate our nation’s immigration system properly,” USCIS spokesman Zach Kahler said. “From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances,” he said. Kahler said the policy would help reduce overstays and allow USCIS to focus on “visas for victims of violent crime and human trafficking, naturalization applications, and other priorities.” The policy could have significant implications for temporary visa holders, including students, researchers, tourists and H-1B workers, many of whom traditionally adjust their status inside the United States after obtaining employer or family sponsorship. The USCIS memo argues that adjustment of status was “not designed to supersede the regular consular visa-issuing process.” It further states that aliens admitted temporarily are generally expected to depart the country once the purpose of their stay ends. Immigration advocacy group FWD.us condemned the move. “Today’s announcement is a stark, deeply harmful, upheaval of more than 70 years of legislative, administrative, and judicial precedent,” said FWD.us President Todd Schulte. “It will create chaos and impose massive costs on immigrants who have lived and worked legally in the United States for many years,” he said. Schulte accused the administration of trying to “make America a cruel place for immigrants” and said the policy would “massively disrupt our legal immigration system.” “The majority of people who are approved for green cards each year adjust their status from within the U.S., as provided under law since the 1950s,” he said. Rep. Grace Meng, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), also criticised the policy. “The Trump administration is once again proving that they are not going after the ‘worst of the worst.’ Instead, they are blatantly attacking legal immigration, with family separation at the center of its agenda,” Meng said. She warned that immigrants from more than 100 countries affected by Trump-era travel and immigrant visa restrictions could face separations lasting “for years, if not indefinitely.” Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said the policy would create fear and uncertainty among immigrant families and skilled workers. “These are our neighbors, coworkers, business owners, researchers, health care workers, teachers, and entrepreneurs,” Elrich said. “When the federal government treats legal immigrants as disposable or unwelcome, it weakens our ability to attract and retain the people who help drive innovation, create jobs, and strengthen our economy,” he added. Indian technology professionals have historically relied heavily on adjustment of status provisions because of long Green Card backlogs and country-specific visa caps. Immigration lawyers and advocacy groups have repeatedly warned that forcing applicants to leave the country during processing could disrupt jobs, family stability and long-term residency plans for thousands of Indian-origin families. "},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/91d05705-c80f-4b7c-9364-539789be74b1_US+Green+Card.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,54,1200,592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T06:04:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"green-card-shock-indians-may-be-forced-to-leave-us"}},{"node":{"tags":["NRI"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Tougher Student Visa Rules Could Cost US Billions"},"content":{"text":"A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to retain the existing visa framework for international students and scholars, warning that proposed restrictions could damage America’s technological edge, economic competitiveness and research leadership.  In a letter sent to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, four members of Congress cautioned against replacing the current “Duration of Status” system for F-1 and J-1 visa holders with a fixed four-year admission period. The letter was signed by Representatives Sam Liccardo, Jay Obernolte, Maria Salazar and Raja Krishnamoorthi. The lawmakers said the current system provides flexibility for “long-term study, research, and workforce development in the United States,” especially in science, technology, engineering and mathematics programmes where doctoral studies often last beyond six years. “International students play a key role in driving US competitiveness in advanced manufacturing, medical research, and other emerging technologies,” the lawmakers wrote. “If we evict them, they will return home to help foreign companies — in countries like China — compete against us.” In their three-page letter, the Congressmen argued that a four-year cap would force many students to seek repeated visa extensions, leading to “unnecessary administrative burdens, processing delays, and disruptions to academic continuity”. They also cited survey data showing that nearly half of international graduate students and postdoctoral researchers would not have chosen to study in the United States if such a fixed admission period had existed. The letter stressed the economic contribution of foreign students to the US economy. International students contribute about $43 billion annually to local economies and support more than 355,000 American jobs, they said. “Building American businesses, goods, and job pipelines requires a team of vetted international scholars, students, and citizens who share a commitment to protecting and expanding America’s economic and technological prowess,” the members wrote. The lawmakers warned that a decline in foreign STEM graduates could significantly weaken the US workforce. “If the United States experiences even a one-third decline in foreign STEM graduates, the country could lose 6 to 11 per cent of its high-skilled STEM workforce,” the letter said. It added that such a decline could reduce US GDP by “$240 to $481 billion annually within a decade”. The members acknowledged that the administration wants stronger oversight of foreign students and to prevent “foreign adversaries from exploiting the country’s universities”. But they argued that international students are already “among the most thoroughly vetted and continuously monitored nonimmigrant populations”. The lawmakers pointed to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, or SEVIS, which provides the Department of Homeland Security with “continuous, real-time monitoring” of foreign students and exchange visitors. “We respectfully ask you to preserve Duration of Status and ensure efficient visa processing policies that support a stable environment for international students and scholars,” the letter said."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahFFgrK9tuLqEGF9_Mullin.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C55%2C400%2C197&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T06:13:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"tougher-student-visa-rules-could-cost-us-billions"}},{"node":{"tags":["NRI"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Trump pushes immigration crackdown"},"content":{"text":"US President Donald Trump sharply criticised sanctuary city policies and illegal immigration during a rally in suburban New York, where he also endorsed Republican leaders and highlighted his administration’s economic agenda.  Speaking at Rockland Community College’s Eugene Levy Fieldhouse on Friday, Trump accused Democrats of driving businesses and taxpayers out of New York through high taxes and crime. “Companies are leaving, rich people are leaving,” Trump told supporters. “New York can never be the same if it's losing its tax base.” The President repeatedly attacked sanctuary city policies and linked illegal immigration to violent crime. He invited the family of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, a New York college student killed in Chicago earlier this year, onto the stage. “My beautiful daughter, Sheridan Grace Gorman, was murdered in cold blood,” her mother Jessica Gorman said. “She was walking on a pier in Chicago with her friends just a few blocks from her campus.” Her father, Tom Gorman, blamed immigration failures and sanctuary laws for the killing. “Illegal immigration is different. Criminal illegal immigration is different. Borders matter, laws matter, enforcement matters,” he said. Trump described the suspect as “an illegal alien monster” and said he “should have never been in this country”. “Just yesterday, New York state passed a budget packed with provisions to obstruct federal immigration enforcement and keep this a deadly sanctuary state,” Trump said. The President also renewed his push for the SAVE America Act, calling for voter identification, proof of citizenship and tighter restrictions on mail-in voting. “Think of it, voter ID, proof of citizenship, and mail-in ballots are gone, except if you need it,” Trump said. The rally frequently shifted between immigration, taxes and the economy. Trump praised Congressman Mike Lawler for helping restore higher state and local tax deductions, commonly known as SALT deductions. “With the help of your great Congressman, it's what happened. We got your taxes cut,” Trump said. Lawler told supporters that “over 90 per cent of my constituents were able to fully deduct their state and local taxes”. Trump also highlighted manufacturing and investment projects in New York, including projects by General Motors, Chobani and Micron. “American companies are ordering core capital goods to expand their operations at the highest rate in the history of our country,” he said. The President repeatedly claimed his administration had secured the US border. “We had zero illegal aliens admitted into the United States in the last 12 months, zero,” Trump said. Trump also turned to foreign policy, saying Iran “will never have a nuclear weapon” and claiming Tehran wanted negotiations following recent US military operations. “Their Navy's gone, their air force is gone, everything's gone,” he said. The event included emotional moments as Trump announced that Welles Crowther, known as the “man in the red bandanna” for helping save lives during the September 11 attacks, would posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Crowther’s mother, Alison Crowther, thanked Trump for the recognition and said her son’s story continued to inspire young people “to be better people”. Trump also endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for governor, calling him “your Republican nominee” and predicting he would “turn this place around so fast”."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/a6217d3e-6587-47fe-b814-f7f75e54aa2e_trump+tweet.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T01:16:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"trump-pushes-immigration-crackdown"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Up to 120 new Indian startups could be listed by 2030"},"content":{"text":"India’s start‑up ecosystem has entered a phase of “cautious growth” with an active initial public offering pipeline with 70 to 120 start‑ups expected to get listed by 2030, a report said on Friday.   The report from professional services firm Aon said start‑ups are likely to deliver an average salary increase of 9.7 per cent in 2026, reflecting a moderation from earlier peaks but still remaining competitive in attracting critical talent. In January 2026, 23 start-ups were at various stages of IPO preparation, while approximately 25 had already filed draft prospects with the regulator, the report noted. The report found that employee expectations are shifting rapidly, particularly across younger generations, with benefits becoming a key differentiator in talent attraction and retention. There is strong demand for flexibility and personalisation, with 76 percent of employees indicating willingness to trade existing benefits for more tailored offerings. Wellbeing has emerged as a priority, with more than half of employees expecting employers to actively support financial, emotional, and long-term security needs. The report said that Indian start-ups are demonstrating resilience despite global funding headwinds. Capital is flowing toward sectors such as cleantech and green energy, generative AI, and health technology and fintech, reflecting sustainability priorities and the rise of AI-driven efficiency. Despite easing inflation, global GDP growth remains low and the global technology sector continues to experience slower momentum, with exits and funding below pre-pandemic levels. However, Indian start-ups continue to attract a disproportionate share of investment, with founders optimistic that the funding environment will improve through 2026. Despite optimism, hiring trends showed a mixed outlook, with a significant proportion of organizations maintaining headcount or making selective adjustments rather than aggressive expansion. A majority of start-ups expected positive revenue growth in 2026. Overall, organisations are prioritizing financial discipline while continuing to invest selectively in high-impact roles and capabilities."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/0826633b-0079-495a-8752-16eec9aca450_startup.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-22T13:40:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"up-to-120-new-indian-startups-could-be-listed-by-2"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"RR, Bandi conspired to shield POCSO case accused!"},"content":{"text":"Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao on Friday alleged that Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy conspired with Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay to save the latter’s son Bandi Bhageerath in the POCSO case. Addressing a press conference, he said that the crime of shielding a POCSO accused for nine days squarely lies with Revanth Reddy, who is also the home minister. Rama Rao hit back at the Chief Minister for the remarks made by him at a press conference on Thursday over the case involving Bandi Bhageerath. KTR, as the BRS leader is popularly known, also blamed the Chief Minister for intimidating the victim’s family, filing a counter-case against them, and shielding the accused for nine days. He asked if it was not the State government that subjected the minor girl to severe distress—forcing her to stand at the police station until midnight—when she went there with her parents to report the injustice she had suffered. KTR claimed that the accused was finally arrested—albeit in a desperate, last-resort situation—only after the State High Court categorically refused to grant bail. He added that the Chief Minister should be ashamed for offering such absurd excuses as, \"The police were too busy due to the Prime Minister's visit.\" \"Just because the Prime Minister is visiting, does that mean the close associates with whom Revanth Reddy spent three days in Chanchalguda are free to roam outside and commit crimes with impunity. Does the government have no shame in citing such reasons?” he asked. KTR stated that, out of sensitivity regarding the young girl involved, their party had maintained silence on the matter and had never sought to politicise it. However, the BRS leader explained that he was compelled to speak on this issue after the Chief Minister levelled criticisms against them. He demanded that the Chief Minister provide clarity on whether there is any other instance in the country where an accused in a POCSO case was sheltered for nine days. Rama Rao alleged that it was solely due to the close ties between Union Minister Bandi Sanjay and Revanth Reddy that the two conspired to keep the accused in hiding. He noted that reports are surfacing claiming the accused was sheltered for nine days in a hospital owned by a close associate of the Chief Minister, and he demanded that the government conduct an inquiry into this matter. KTR challenged both Bandi Sanjay and the Chief Minister to identify the ‘scoundrel’ who orchestrated a conspiracy to file a counter-case—alleging a \"honey trap\"—against the victim's family, simply because the injustice done to the young girl had come to light. He demanded an explanation as to how Bandi Sanjay could, on one hand, claim through the courts that he has no connection to his son, yet on the other hand, assert that he himself was the one who handed his son over to the police. KTR asserted that nowhere else in the country could an accused in a POCSO case evade arrest for nine days. KTR demanded that the media outlets which published baseless reports—specifically alleging a \"honey trap\"—in connection with this entire POCSO case, as well as the individuals who instigated such reporting, must be held accountable and provide an explanation. He questioned whether it was not, in fact, true that both Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay personally telephoned various media offices in an attempt to suppress the publication of these reports."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/8e8f9cb5-2a53-44cf-9764-7c5ff5e1b2a0_bandiRR.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-22T12:30:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"rr-bandi-conspired-to-shield-pocso-case-accused"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Kavitha detained during protest at Secretariat"},"content":{"text":"Police detained Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) leader Kalvakuntla Kavitha and several party workers at Telangana Secretariat here on Friday when they were staging a protest over the problems faced by farmers.  Alleging that the state government is acting with negligence in procurement of paddy from farmers, Kavitha and her supporters sat in front of the Secretariat. Holding placards and raising slogans, they demanded that the government expedite paddy procurement and pay bonus to farmers. Police personnel forcibly removed Kavitha and other protestors including several women to the waiting police vehicles and whisked them away. Kavitha was taken to Falaknuma Police Station. She told media persons that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is not bothered by the severe distress faced by farmers in the state. Kavitha said that farmers are in agony as paddy, jowar, and red gram crops are not being procured. “It is heartbreaking to see farmers dying at procurement centres,\" she alleged. \"We staged a dharna at the secretariat demanding that this government come to its senses and do good for the farmers,” she claimed. The TRS leader demanded that the government procure the farmers' paddy immediately. She alleged that during the last two-and-a-half-years the Chief Minister did not hold a single review meeting on agriculture. She said the government should purchase the crops painstakingly grown by the farmers over six months and come to their rescue. Scorched by the blazing heat and battered by rains, they are breathing their last in the fields, she said. Kavitha said that farmers are waiting for the procurement process, drying out rain-soaked paddy, maize, cotton flowers, and jowar affected by untimely rains. She alleged that authorities were deducting weight on flimsy grounds. Purchases are being delayed under the pretext of moisture. Even as millers deceive farmers by labeling A-grade grains as B-grade, there is no one to take notice, she said. “Even now, the Chief Minister should come to his senses, visit the procurement centres in person, and provide reassurance to the farmers. The Telangana Rakshana Sena is demanding that every ripened grain be purchased,” she said."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aZSf6VWLo0XkEmdJ_kavithaprotest.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-22T11:16:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"kavitha-detained-during-protest-at-secretariat"}},{"node":{"tags":["Videos"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Peddi: Hellallallo Song Promo"},"content":{"text":null},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahBmxLK9tuLqEFI-_hellaaro.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-22T13:23:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v31nFdfUS8"}},"uid":"peddi-hellallallo-song-promo"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"PC lauds the 'Peddi' trailer as a must-watch spectacle"},"content":{"text":"Ram Charan's eagerly anticipated film 'Peddi' has been making waves as one of the most talked-about Indian releases of the year. The newly unveiled grand trailer has captivated audiences, providing a riveting peek into the world of 'Peddi' and showcasing Ram Charan's remarkable versatility as a cricketer, wrestler, and runner, against the backdrop of an epic sports narrative. The trailer has received widespread acclaim, with fans flooding social media with their enthusiastic reactions. Joining the chorus of praise, Priyanka Chopra Jonas took to her social media to hail the 'Peddi' trailer as 'Fire', and extended her heartfelt best wishes to the entire team.  She tweeted, 'Fire! Congratulations @alwaysramcharan @janhvikapoor #DivyennduSharma @BuchiBabuSana and the entire team. Looking forward!' The film has garnered significant international attention, with North American advance bookings crossing the $100K mark within hours of opening. 'Peddi', directed by Buchi Babu Sana, stars Ram Charan alongside Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Divyendu Sharma, and Jagapathi Babu, bringing together a powerhouse ensemble. The film is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, in collaboration with Mythri Movie Makers, Sukumar Writings, and IVY Entertainment. A.R. Rahman's music, R. Rathnavelu's cinematography, and a stellar technical team further add to the film's grandeur. 'Peddi' is set to premiere worldwide on June 3, 2026, followed by a theatrical release on June 4, 2026.  Ahead of its release, the film's creators have announced a grand musical event #PeddiKiAwaz in Bhopal on May 23, featuring a new song unveiling and a live performance by A.R. Rahman. IVY Entertainment, a prominent production house, has been instrumental in bringing this ambitious project to fruition, cementing its position in the Indian film industry. With its star-studded cast and exceptional technical prowess, 'Peddi' is poised to be a game-changer in Indian cinema, promising an unforgettable cinematic experience for audiences worldwide."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahBph7K9tuLqEFKb_pcrc.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-22T10:25:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"pc-lauds-the-peddi-trailer-as-a-must-watch-spectac"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"RGV ‘hated’ ‘Michael’"},"content":{"text":"Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma shared an emotional tribute to  Michael Jackson after watching his biography “Michael”. He said he hated the film as it took him back to the day when the news about the death of the late King of Pop broke on June 25, 2009.  “I HATE MICHAEL. After watching MICHAEL film , my memory went back to that horrible day June 25th , 2009 when I slept late with the television still murmuring like a ghost in the darkness of my room , and as I groggily woke up in the morning and my eyes went to the screen to see those terrible white letters against black: ‘Michael Jackson is Dead’.” “For several long seconds,this must be a nightmare, I thought. Why the hell would I even dream something so horrible? But the banner on the tv stayed and the news ticker kept crawling. I reached out to the remote and started switching channels and all anchors were speaking with the same solemn gravity , and I finally realised the impossible had happened.” He went back to his engineering college days in Vijayawada, in 1984 and said that a friend dragged me into a dingy video parlour, insisting I had to see something. “The lights got switched off, and then THRILLER hit me like a punch in the gut. It was not just a song or a dance. It was an invasion. My eyes, conditioned by a lifetime of mediocrity were violently pried open. The production, the choreography, the seamless ecstasy blended into one single divine entity .. it was spectacle on a level I had never imagined possible and at the centre of that storm was him.” Varma described the music legend as a “supernatural entity” whose death shattered the fantasy he had built around him for decades. “MICHAEL JACKSON…. He didn’t move like a human being. He glided, he exploded , he floated, he commanded the screen like a supernatural entity who just entered a human body for a few minutes of absolute dominance.” “I walked out of that parlour in a complete daze, my heart racing, my mind reeling. This cannot be a real person. He has to be GOD or the least a fantasy sculpted by the gods to bless us mortals on Earth.” Reflecting on how Jackson’s iconic videos, from Thriller and Billie Jean to Smooth Criminal and Black or White, he said it shaped his cinematic sensibilities. “Every subsequent music video of his only raised the bar higher. Beat It. Billie Jean. Smooth Criminal. Black or White. Remember the Time. Bad to name a few…Each one was a brand New Testament and in every song picturisation discussion I’ve had in my career whether with my team or other directors, we always circled back to his videos.” “His work became an unreachable benchmark, a constant source of both inspiration and humility. And yes like I said , It was never just the dance. never just the voice. It was always the aura. That man was like a gravitational force not subject to control.” Varma said he was never bothered by Jackson’s “scandals and controversies”. He added: “They were background noise. What he gave my senses and my soul far outweighed anything a human court or a tabloid magazine could ever throw at him. To me, he was either God or God’s special creation and that is exactly why I hate him.” Varma said he “hates” Michael Jackson for dying. He added: “I hate him for proving that even he was human. I hate that he too needed oxygen and blood like the rest of us. I hate that his heart could stop beating too. I hate that I lived long enough to see those words on CNN: ‘Michael Jackson’s body sent to Mortuary.’ “He back stabbed me. He betrayed my fantasy.He left heaven and became mortal.I hate you, Michael, for turning my dream into a nightmare. And i love you. I love you more than I can express in words. “Wherever you are now, in whatever dimension, I am sure you are moonwalking across galaxies, creating space storms, with a brilliance which even the stars cannot contain. And I will carry that daze you gave me in that Vijayawada video parlour till i die (sic).”"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/b91cbf88-243f-4d5f-8e01-418b0847af2d_RGV.JPG?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C325%2C5760%2C2840&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-22T06:56:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"rgv-hated-michael"}}]},"featured":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Ameesha Takes Dig at Modern B'wood Culture"},"content":{"text":"Actress Ameesha Patel shared through her social media post on Sunday that \"innocence and real bonds\" cease to exist in today's Bollywood. She took to her official Insta handle and posted a throwback picture with her first co-star, Hrithik Roshan, from the Phuket schedule of their movie \"Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai\". Ameesha and Hrithik were captured as they were enjoying dinner at a cute restaurant in Phuket. Sharing the throwback picture on social media, Ameesha thanked her stars for having created such a bond with her co-stars. \"Sunday throwback pik for the fans-(SONIA) me having dinner with my (ROHIT / RAJ) @hrithikroshan 1 of the evenings whilst on our shoot schedules of KAHO NA PYAAR HAIN at a cute Resturant in PHUKET! (sic),\" wrote the 'Gadar' actress. Ameesha went on to add, \"Innocence n real bonds that don’t exist in today’s Bollywood times between co stars! blessed 2 have created such bonds n friendships that last forever !\" In the meantime, Ameesha, who recently made a lot of headlines thanks to her tweets on the PR game of younger actresses, claimed that the Indian celebrities are often trolled by their own people more than Hollywood stars are in their own country. Taking to her official X handle, Ameesha wrote, “Recent activities have clearly made it evident that our own INDIAN mentality has become to pull others down .. we call ourselves as ONE nation and united- but are we actually?.” Opening up about the negativity surrounding public figures, the 'Humraaz' actress continued, “Actors here in INDIA r more badly trolled by our own people than Hollywood stars are within their country from their own people which is so sad !Whether it’s a Indain stars appearance or attire at big events they sadly become targets of their own people! Such a shame!.”"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahLGULK9tuLqEGaU_Ameesha.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,38,553,273&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T09:35:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"ameesha-takes-dig-at-modern-bwood-culture"}}]},"politics":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Chityala Burns at 48.3°C in Andhra Heatwave Shock"},"content":{"text":"Amaravati,  Andhra Pradesh continues to reel under the heat wave as Chityala in East Godavari district on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 48.3 degrees Celsius, the highest this season.  According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Tanuku (West Godavari district) and Piduguralla (Palnadu district) recorded maximum temperatures of 48.1 degrees Celsius. SDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said that temperatures exceeded 45 degrees Celsius in 13 districts. He revealed that temperatures above 44 degrees Celsius were recorded in 174 mandals across 17 districts. He specifically highlighted that the heat intensity was particularly severe in 23 mandals of Eluru, 21 in East Godavari, 17 in West Godavari, 16 in Krishna, 15 in Bapatla, 14 in NTR, 13 in Palnadu, 12 in Konaseema, and 11 in Kakinada districts. In light of the record-breaking heat intensity currently being recorded across the state, he urged the public to remain vigilant. He noted that this level of intensity is likely to persist for another three days. Jain advised people to postpone travel between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. whenever possible. He also emphasised that those undertaking essential travel must carry drinking water with them. Severe heat wave conditions are likely on Monday (May 25) in 29 mandals, while general heat wave is likely in 166 mandals. On Tuesday, a severe heat wave is likely to affect 50 mandals, while a general heat wave is expected in 205 mandals. Temperatures ranging from 45 degrees Celsius to 47 degrees Celsius are likely to be recorded in certain areas of the Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Polavaram, Eluru, NTR, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, and Prakasam districts. Maximum temperatures ranging from 43 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius are likely to be recorded in certain areas of the Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Kakinada, Markapuram, and Nellore districts. Maximum temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius to 43 degrees Celsius are likely to be recorded in certain areas of the Srikakulam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts. Meanwhile, heat wave conditions continued in neighbouring Telangana on Sunday. Sixteen out of 33 districts recorded a maximum temperature of 45 degrees Celsius or above. Dummugudem in Bhadradri Kothagudem district and Dharampuri in Jagtial district were the hottest places in the state with mercury soaring to 46.3 degrees Celsius. Hyderabad recorded a maximum temperature of 42.1 degrees Celsius."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/5d35f5a0-24ec-4940-bc46-98c9db0c3371_heat+wave.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T16:32:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"chityala-burns-at-48.3c-in-andhra-heatwave-shock"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Heatwave claims 16 lives in Telangana"},"content":{"text":"Hyderabad: Heatwave has so far claimed 16 lives in Telangana, officials said on Sunday, as the state continued to reel under severe weather conditions with several parts of north Telangana recording temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius  The state government has confirmed 16 deaths in seven districts. It announced compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the deceased.  Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, who reviewed the situation due to intense heatwave conditions in the state, directed the administrative machinery to remain alert and take immediate action to ensure no inconvenience to the public. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that heatwave impact will intensify over the next three days, he advised district collectors to exercise even greater caution.  Amid rising temperatures and severe heatwave conditions across the state day by day, the minister held an emergency review meeting with senior officials at the Secretariat on Saturday. He reviewed district-wise reports on heatwave conditions and issued clear directives to the administrative machinery to work with utmost priority to protect people's lives.  As per the reports of district collectors, four deaths occurred in Jayashankar Bhupalapalli district, three each in Warangal Urban, Karimnagar, and Nizamabad districts, and one each in Jogulamba Gadwal, Rangareddy, and Suryapet districts. The officials explained that the intensity of the heat is reaching unprecedented levels due to the severe El Niño effect. The minister asked officials to identify mandals and villages recording the highest temperatures in the state and send advance warnings to the people there; create awareness about the heat through media, social media, and village-level announcements and ensure necessary information reaches the public every hour.  According to Telangana Development Planning Society, 18 out of 33 districts recorded the highest temperature of 45 degrees Celsius and above on Saturday.  Sirpur in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district was the hottest place in the state with a maximum temperature reaching 46.5 degrees Celsius. Dharampuri in Jagtial district, Gangadhara in Karimnagar, Kasipet in Mancherial, Yergatla in Nizamabad and three other places in Peddapalli, Rajanna Sircilla and Suryapet districts recorded a maximum temperature of 46.4 degrees. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Komuram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Hanumakonda districts on Sunday.  Yellow alert has been issued for Adilabad, KomuramBheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Rangareddy, Hyderabad and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts. The weather department said that thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) are very likely to occur at isolated places in Nalgonda, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet and Jogulamba Gadwal districts."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2Fb3013bb3-8ecf-4e71-a0c6-0ae8a8d3d377_heat+wave.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,54,1568,773&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T09:29:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"heatwave-claims-16-lives-in-telangana"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Waqf Land Dispute Suspected Behind Advocate Killing"},"content":{"text":"Hyderabad, The Hyderabad Police launched a hunt for four suspects who were allegedly in the speeding SUV used for the targeted killing of Telangana High Court advocate Khaja Moizuddin.  Four special teams were on the lookout for the suspects who had been reportedly identified in the CCTV footage. Preliminary investigation by police indicates that they used the vehicle without a number plate to attack the advocate on Saturday. The CCTV footage also indicates that the suspects were lying in wait near the victim’s residence before hitting him as he was getting into his car. Moizuddin was killed near his residence in the Masab Tank area in the heart of the city. According to police, Khaja Moizuddin was getting into his car near his residence around 4.45 a.m. when a speeding SUV hit him from behind. The Scorpio sped away as the advocate was thrown on the road and suffered grievous injuries. He was shifted to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. It was initially suspected to be a hit-and-run case, but following the complaint by the family and after scanning the CCTV footage, police registered a case of murder with suspected links to cases relating to Waqf land. Police believe that it was a well-planned attack, with the accused conducting a recce near the victim’s house for three days.  Moizuddin was a senior advocate practising in the High Court and City Civil Court for nearly 35 years. Police suspect the involvement of persons linked to disputes over Waqf lands in Malakpet and other areas in Hyderabad. The family of Moizuddin named two persons who are allegedly connected to legal battles handled by him related to alleged encroachments on Waqf lands. Moizuddin’s son Farhan, who is also an advocate, told the media that his father had received threats from two individuals allegedly involved in the encroachment of Waqf lands. Farhan told the media that his father had been attacked five times in the past. He claimed that one of the two individuals allegedly involved in the murder had visited his father’s office a few months ago and issued a ‘last warning’ regarding legal cases he was handling."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/b6408721-6237-4bf2-808a-c15bbdffec97_accident.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T06:33:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"waqf-land-dispute-suspected-behind-advocate-killin"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Everest Expedition Turns Tragic for Telugu Climbers"},"content":{"text":"In a heartbreaking turn of events, two climbers from the Telugu states of India tragically lost their lives while descending from Mount Everest this week. Arun Kumar Tiwari, 53, and Sandeep Are, 46, both successfully reached the summit of the world's highest peak before encountering life-threatening challenges during their descent. The duo, who trained with the Hyderabad-based expedition group Boots and Crampons, faced perilous conditions that ultimately cost them their lives, highlighting the treacherous nature of high-altitude climbing. Tiwari, originally from Uttar Pradesh and now living in Hyderabad, was a seasoned mountaineer with previous successful climbs of major peaks, including Denali and Mount Aconcagua. He reached the summit of Everest around 5:30 PM on May 21 but tragically succumbed to exhaustion at the notorious Hillary Step, a formidable rock face that climbers must navigate on their return. Despite the efforts of experienced Sherpa guides to assist him, Tiwari faced insurmountable challenges, leading to his untimely demise. His body remains unrecovered, with the complexities of retrieval at such altitudes posing significant logistical and financial hurdles. Sandeep Are, from Hindupur in Andhra Pradesh and residing in Phoenix, Arizona, summited Everest just a day prior, on May 20, around 10:55 AM. Described as one of the strongest climbers in his expedition team, Are fell victim to severe snow blindness after momentarily removing his goggles to capture the momentous occasion with photographs. This misstep, exacerbated by high-altitude conditions, quickly escalated into High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE), a critical condition that can lead to coma or death. Despite a strenuous 48-hour rescue effort by Sherpas that brought him down to Camp II, Are ultimately succumbed to his injuries, leaving behind a grieving wife and an 18-year-old son. The tragic fates of Tiwari and Are serve as stark reminders of the inherent dangers faced by climbers in their quests for adventure and achievement. The perilous ascent and descent of Everest are fraught with challenges that even the most prepared athletes cannot always overcome. Notably, this year saw a record number of 274 climbers summit Everest on May 21, with Tiwari and Are among them. While several members of their team, including others from the expedition, completed their journey safely, the harrowing experiences of Tiwari and Are underscore the unpredictable and often unforgiving nature of high-altitude mountaineering, where triumph is inseparably intertwined with risk."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahHn8LK9tuLqEGQZ_climbers.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,44,1280,631&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T17:43:21+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"everest-expedition-turns-tragic-for-telugu-climbers"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Hyd’s Property Boom May Soon Burn Buyers’ Pockets"},"content":{"text":"Hyderabad’s booming western corridor is once again staring at a massive real-estate reset — this time through sharply rising government registration values that could dramatically increase the cost of buying property in the city’s most premium zones. Areas like Gachibowli, Raidurg, Kokapet and the Financial District may soon witness registration rates touching unprecedented levels as the Telangana government evaluates proposals from the revenue department. The recommendations reportedly suggest hiking registration values in some pockets from the current Rs 11–13 crore per acre to as high as Rs 50–55 crore per acre — numbers that reflect how disconnected official land values had become from actual market realities. Government land auctions in these areas have already crossed Rs 100 crore per acre in some cases, exposing a huge gap between registered valuations and real transaction prices. While the government sees the revision as a necessary correction and a major revenue opportunity, middle-class homebuyers and investors may end up carrying the burden. Apartment registration values in the western corridor could rise from Rs 3,000 per sq ft to nearly Rs 6,500 per sq ft, potentially pushing up stamp duty costs, registration expenses, and eventually even property prices. The state hopes to generate an additional Rs 2,000 crore through the revision, but the move also highlights how Hyderabad’s rapid IT-driven growth is slowly making premium real estate unaffordable for many aspiring buyers. Interestingly, elite localities like Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills are expected to see only modest increases, suggesting that the government’s primary focus is now firmly on monetising the explosive growth of the city’s western IT belt."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/Zo-_yh5LeNNTxB8Y_RealEstate.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T06:38:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"hyds-property-boom-may-soon-burn-buyers-pockets"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Up to 120 new Indian startups could be listed by 2030"},"content":{"text":"India’s start‑up ecosystem has entered a phase of “cautious growth” with an active initial public offering pipeline with 70 to 120 start‑ups expected to get listed by 2030, a report said on Friday.   The report from professional services firm Aon said start‑ups are likely to deliver an average salary increase of 9.7 per cent in 2026, reflecting a moderation from earlier peaks but still remaining competitive in attracting critical talent. In January 2026, 23 start-ups were at various stages of IPO preparation, while approximately 25 had already filed draft prospects with the regulator, the report noted. The report found that employee expectations are shifting rapidly, particularly across younger generations, with benefits becoming a key differentiator in talent attraction and retention. There is strong demand for flexibility and personalisation, with 76 percent of employees indicating willingness to trade existing benefits for more tailored offerings. Wellbeing has emerged as a priority, with more than half of employees expecting employers to actively support financial, emotional, and long-term security needs. The report said that Indian start-ups are demonstrating resilience despite global funding headwinds. Capital is flowing toward sectors such as cleantech and green energy, generative AI, and health technology and fintech, reflecting sustainability priorities and the rise of AI-driven efficiency. Despite easing inflation, global GDP growth remains low and the global technology sector continues to experience slower momentum, with exits and funding below pre-pandemic levels. However, Indian start-ups continue to attract a disproportionate share of investment, with founders optimistic that the funding environment will improve through 2026. Despite optimism, hiring trends showed a mixed outlook, with a significant proportion of organizations maintaining headcount or making selective adjustments rather than aggressive expansion. A majority of start-ups expected positive revenue growth in 2026. Overall, organisations are prioritizing financial discipline while continuing to invest selectively in high-impact roles and capabilities."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/0826633b-0079-495a-8752-16eec9aca450_startup.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-22T13:40:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"up-to-120-new-indian-startups-could-be-listed-by-2"}}]},"entertainment":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Kangana Roasts Trolls Mocking Aish’s Cannes Looks"},"content":{"text":"Actress Kangana Ranaut has hit back at the social media users who have been criticizing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s latest Cannes appearance.  Stressing that style is an expression of your inner self, the 'Queen' actress said that people must get used to seeing older women on the red carpet now. Kangana further challenged those who had something to say about Aishwarya's look at Cannes to come up with something better, and show it to everyone. The 'Emergency' actress on Sunday took to her official Instagram Stories and shared Aishwarya's Cannes picture and wrote, \"Fashion and style is a self expression, it is one’s own interpretation of life and their attitude, no woman owes anything to anyone, Ash looks great!! (Sic)\" \"Those of you who want to see her any other way, why don’t you show what you got ?? She is not here to please you, she is glorious, if you are not used to seeing older women on red carpets, get used to them now. Thanks,\" added Kangana. Recently, admirers of Aishwarya and Alia Bhatt got into a war of words about who was a bigger deal at Cannes. Many users trolled Aishwarya for her puffy face and weight, comparing her to Alia. Some pointed out that while Alia has made just a few appearances at Cannes, Aishwarya has been representing the country at the film festival for decades.  For her primary appearance, Aishwarya wore a custom-made blue gown by designer Amit Aggarwal. Her look was accompanied by a stole and diamond jewellery.  She was also seen looking stunning in a pastel pink draped ensemble that featured sparkling floral embellishments and flowing cape sleeves. In her last look, the 'Devdas' actress was seen in a white pantsuit, paired with a feather wrap stole. Her look was tied up with minimal makeup and a middle-parted hairstyle. This year marks Aishwarya's 24th appearance at the Cannes Film Festival."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/4690dde9-920e-4f95-8cd1-60b0eb15a778_kangana.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T14:37:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"kangana-roasts-trolls-mocking-aishs-cannes-looks"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Ameesha Takes Dig at Modern B'wood Culture"},"content":{"text":"Actress Ameesha Patel shared through her social media post on Sunday that \"innocence and real bonds\" cease to exist in today's Bollywood. She took to her official Insta handle and posted a throwback picture with her first co-star, Hrithik Roshan, from the Phuket schedule of their movie \"Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai\". Ameesha and Hrithik were captured as they were enjoying dinner at a cute restaurant in Phuket. Sharing the throwback picture on social media, Ameesha thanked her stars for having created such a bond with her co-stars. \"Sunday throwback pik for the fans-(SONIA) me having dinner with my (ROHIT / RAJ) @hrithikroshan 1 of the evenings whilst on our shoot schedules of KAHO NA PYAAR HAIN at a cute Resturant in PHUKET! (sic),\" wrote the 'Gadar' actress. Ameesha went on to add, \"Innocence n real bonds that don’t exist in today’s Bollywood times between co stars! blessed 2 have created such bonds n friendships that last forever !\" In the meantime, Ameesha, who recently made a lot of headlines thanks to her tweets on the PR game of younger actresses, claimed that the Indian celebrities are often trolled by their own people more than Hollywood stars are in their own country. Taking to her official X handle, Ameesha wrote, “Recent activities have clearly made it evident that our own INDIAN mentality has become to pull others down .. we call ourselves as ONE nation and united- but are we actually?.” Opening up about the negativity surrounding public figures, the 'Humraaz' actress continued, “Actors here in INDIA r more badly trolled by our own people than Hollywood stars are within their country from their own people which is so sad !Whether it’s a Indain stars appearance or attire at big events they sadly become targets of their own people! Such a shame!.”"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahLGULK9tuLqEGaU_Ameesha.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,38,553,273&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T09:35:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"ameesha-takes-dig-at-modern-bwood-culture"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Salman Gives Funny Reason for Avoiding Politics"},"content":{"text":"Bollywood hunk Salman Khan had once revealed why he does not stand up for elections.  During his appearance on \"The Kapil Sharma Show\", host Kapil Sharma asked the 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' actor, \"Sir, a lot of parties invite big film stars and popular stars to their parties and ask them to contest the elections on their behalf. There is no one more popular than you. Don't you ever feel like standing for the elections?\" Reacting to this, Salman admitted that he does feel like contesting elections, but is sure that if he fights even for the position of the secretary of his building, he might lose as he will not even get 3 votes from his own family members. In his unique style, the 'Ek Tha Tiger' actor said, \"I do feel like contesting elections a lot. But then I look at my building. Okay. I have eight flats in my building. Out of which three flats are ours. And if I, in my building... Forget about the Prime Minister, Minister, MLA, MP, etc. If I fight elections for the Secretary of my building, I will lose. I won't get three votes from my house.\""},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ZyCslq8jQArTz7zB_salman.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T10:13:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"salman-gives-funny-reason-for-avoiding-politics"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"No Space for Men: Shakira"},"content":{"text":"Shakira is clearly done wasting tears on romance. Nearly three years after her explosive breakup with former football star Gerard Piqué, the global pop sensation says love is officially off the table — at least for now. “No romance for me,” Shakira declared bluntly, admitting that her life is already packed with raising her sons, rebuilding herself, and dominating her career. The singer revealed that she is now “more in love” with her work than ever before and is genuinely enjoying her independence, sending a strong message that she no longer needs a relationship to feel complete. Behind the glamorous comeback, however, was a brutal emotional storm. Shakira described her split with Gerard Piqué as one of the darkest periods of her life, especially while also dealing with her father’s hospitalization. But instead of collapsing under heartbreak, Shakira turned the pain into power. The singer says suffering made her stronger, wiser, and more fearless — and fans believe that transformation is now visible in everything from her music to her attitude. For now, Shakira seems focused on one thing only: winning life on her own terms."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/6623b7f2-fdd6-406e-9dda-74852686eafe_shakira.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T08:07:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"no-space-for-men-shakira"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Charan's Blunder Sparks Apology to Bumrah"},"content":{"text":"In a moment that has ignited social media, actor Ram Charan issued a public apology for mistakenly referring to cricket superstar Jasprit Bumrah as a 'footballer' during the audio launch of his upcoming film, Peddi. The event, held on Saturday in Madhya Pradesh, witnessed Charan's enthusiastic participation, as he was prompted to describe various cricketing legends, including Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni. However, it was his mix-up regarding Bumrah that quickly became the focal point of online discourse, with many fans and observers sharing clips of the incident across platforms, often in a humorous light. Charan's comments, intended to highlight the prowess of top cricket players, took an unexpected turn when he mistakenly categorized Bumrah, a prominent fast bowler for the Indian cricket team, in a sport entirely different from his own. Following the event, the actor took to social media to express his regret, characterizing the mistake as a 'genuine human error.' In his note, he conveyed heartfelt admiration for Bumrah's contributions to cricket, underscoring the pride he felt as an Indian when watching Bumrah excel on the field. The mix-up not only underscores the sometimes chaotic nature of public appearances but also reflects the pressures faced by celebrities in the spotlight. With Charan's stature in the Indian film industry, such slip-ups garner significant attention. This particular incident has resonated with fans who appreciate the actor's candidness and willingness to acknowledge his missteps. The social media reaction, filled with memes and humorous takes, may serve to further humanize the star, allowing audiences to connect with him beyond his cinematic roles. As anticipation builds for the release of Peddi, a sports drama set to debut on June 4, the focus remains on Charan's transformation into a wrestler and his portrayal of athleticism across various sports, including cricket. This film, produced by Vriddhi Cinemas and featuring a stellar cast alongside a score by AR Rahman, is positioned to make a significant impact in the industry. Charan's blend of humility and dedication to his craft, showcased through his apology and the physical demands of his role, resonates with both film and sports fans alike, reinforcing his status as a multifaceted talent in the entertainment landscape."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aOD4TJ5xUNkB1eEC_ramcharan.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T10:01:56+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"charans-blunder-sparks-apology-to-bumrah"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Aishwarya Dazzles in Cannes 2026"},"content":{"text":"Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a perennial figure of elegance at the Cannes Film Festival, has once again captivated audiences with her latest appearance at Cannes 2026. The Bollywood icon graced the red carpet in a breathtaking couture creation, 'Luminara,' designed by Amit Aggarwal. This exquisite ensemble not only showcases her indelible style but also reinforces her status as a global fashion influencer, sparking a fervent dialogue about red carpet aesthetics and the evolving nature of celebrity fashion. Conceptualized as a tribute to the interplay of light and movement, 'Luminara' transcends conventional couture. Aggarwal's design reflects a profound understanding of illumination, interpreting it as energy and transformation through meticulous craftsmanship. The garment features a rich abyss blue hue, evoking the vastness of space, and is adorned with thousands of crystalline embellishments that create a mesmerizing illusion of light pathways coursing across Aishwarya's silhouette. This artistic approach marks another chapter in her illustrious journey at Cannes, where she has continually redefined glamour with her innovative fashion choices. Aishwarya's appearance at the prestigious festival is not merely a showcase of her sartorial choices; it is a continuation of a legacy that began more than two decades ago. Having established herself as a cultural ambassador for India, her red carpet moments are often steeped in personal significance and artistic ambition. The collaboration with stylist Mohit Rai and Amit Aggarwal for 'Luminara' exemplifies this ethos, merging the cinematic grandeur of Cannes with high fashion. The design draws inspiration from biomimicry, a hallmark of Aggarwal's oeuvre, seamlessly blending organic forms with contemporary aesthetics. In reflecting on this artistic endeavor, Amit Aggarwal expressed his vision of creating a piece that resonates with Aishwarya's inherent radiance and strength. He noted, \"With 'Luminara,' we sought to create a garment that transcended mere clothing, embodying an energy field around her, illuminating the concept of light as a symbol of movement and transformation.\" As a brand ambassador for L’Oréal, Aishwarya's presence at Cannes not only reinforces her influence in the fashion domain but also highlights the festival's ongoing role as a platform for artistic expression and cultural dialogue within the global community."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahLR6LK9tuLqEGbw_Aishwarya.png?auto=format,compress&rect=6,0,1117,551&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T10:01:58+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"aishwarya-dazzles-in-cannes-2026"}}]},"tech":{"edges":[]},"fashion":{"edges":[]},"business":{"edges":[]},"health":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Shortness of Breath? Take It Seriously"},"content":{"text":"Feeling winded when doing everyday tasks like climbing stairs may seem normal, but according to Dr. Rajesh Rajani, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, it can be a red flag for an underlying heart problem. Many people dismiss breathlessness as a sign of aging or lack of fitness, but this could be dangerous thinking. The gradual decline in your ability to perform tasks without getting breathless may go unnoticed, leading to delayed diagnosis of potential heart issues.  Dr. Rajani warns that breathlessness should not be normalized, as it could indicate serious heart conditions such as blocked arteries, heart valve disease, irregular heart rhythms, or weakening of the heart muscles. Recognizing and evaluating these symptoms early can help identify underlying health risks and prevent more serious complications later. It's crucial not to make excuses for these symptoms and to seek medical advice if you experience increasing shortness of breath.  This article provides insights from Dr. Rajesh Rajani, shedding light on why breathlessness should not be ignored and how it can signify an underlying heart condition."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/agwbIKYofJOwHWqT_breath.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-18T18:56:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"dont-ignore-it-when-shortness-of-breath-signals-a-serious-health-concern-mpcc9z9u"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Hantavirus Panic Hits US Passengers"},"content":{"text":"In a troubling development, two American passengers from the MV Hondius have raised alarm as they are transported back to the United States with potential hantavirus infections. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed on Sunday evening that among the 17 evacuees, one individual is exhibiting mild symptoms, while another has tested 'mildly PCR positive' for the Andes strain of the virus. This evacuation comes amidst a backdrop of heightened awareness surrounding hantavirus, which can lead to severe respiratory complications. The cruise ship, which embarked from Argentina in April and traversed the South Atlantic, has been linked to a disturbing cluster of hantavirus cases, including three fatalities. The initial case involved a Dutch passenger who fell ill shortly after boarding, leading to a tragic sequence of events that resulted in both his and his wife’s deaths, as well as that of a German traveler. The virus's unusual capability for human-to-human transmission—particularly the Andes strain—underscores the urgency of the situation, as it typically spreads through contact with infected rodent excreta. Health experts are particularly concerned about this outbreak due to its rarity, with hantaviruses generally transmitting through animal vectors rather than person-to-person contact. The Andes virus, however, poses a unique threat, necessitating close interactions for transmission to occur. A Swiss tour guide who disembarked in Saint Helena and later tested positive suggests that the virus may have circulated among passengers during the voyage. Such developments have prompted increased scrutiny and rigorous monitoring protocols for those who interacted with affected individuals. The 17 American passengers are currently en route to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which is equipped to handle potential hantavirus cases. The facility will conduct thorough clinical assessments, with asymptomatic individuals expected to monitor their health at home for a full 42 days—the incubation period for the virus. While health officials have classified most passengers as low-risk, the careful tracking and oversight reflect a cautious approach in the face of a potentially serious health crisis, emphasizing both preparedness and the importance of public health vigilance in mitigating outbreaks."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/agHlCKYofJOwHFHL_hantavirus.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-11T05:02:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"hantavirus-alert-us-passengers-evacuated-amid-growing-health-concerns-mp19tz46"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Summer Chill or Skin Kill: The Hidden Perils of AC"},"content":{"text":"As temperatures soar, air conditioning becomes a refuge from the sweltering heat, yet it carries an unsuspected consequence for our skin. The very mechanism that cools our living spaces—lowering humidity levels—has a detrimental effect on skin health. Prolonged exposure to air-conditioned environments can lead to significant dehydration, disrupting the skin's natural barrier and causing a range of issues including heightened sensitivity, flakiness, and even unexpected breakouts. This paradox highlights a critical need for awareness in our skincare routines during the sweltering summer months. The science behind air conditioning reveals a stark reality: the cooling process strips moisture from the air, which in turn accelerates water loss from the skin. This dehydration can affect all skin types, whether oily, dry, or combination. A common misconception is that hydrated skin will always appear visibly dry; in many cases, a lack of moisture can trigger the skin to produce excess oil in a compensatory manner, resulting in clogged pores and acne. This cycle underscores the importance of recognizing air conditioning as a double-edged sword, necessary for comfort yet detrimental to skin vitality. The skin barrier serves as the body’s frontline defense against external aggressors. When faced with the relentless assault of dry air, this barrier struggles to maintain its integrity, leading to issues like increased sensitivity and irritation. Individuals may notice fine lines becoming more pronounced, and persistent redness developing as their skin reacts to the new environment. The long-term implications are unsettling; a compromised skin barrier not only invites dryness but also exposes the skin to pollution and UV damage once individuals venture outside. Understanding this connection is crucial for anyone reliant on air conditioning for comfort. To counteract these adverse effects, skincare strategies must adapt to this summer challenge. Prioritizing deep hydration is essential—switching to lightweight moisturizers infused with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid can help replenish lost moisture without clogging pores. Layering products, such as applying a hydrating serum followed by a moisturizer, creates an additional shield against dry air. Moreover, maintaining internal hydration through adequate water intake and using a humidifier can enhance skin resilience. As the demand for comfort clashes with the need for skin health, it is imperative to strike a balance that ensures both can coexist harmoniously during the hottest months of the year."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afhRDcBOoF08xkN5_skin.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-03T02:53:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"summer-chill-or-skin-kill-the-hidden-perils-of-air-conditioning-moq2k7ge"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Sun to Acquire US-Based Organon in $11.75 B"},"content":{"text":"India’s major drugmaker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Monday announced that it will acquire New York-listed Organon & Co in an all-cash deal valued at $11.75 billion, its biggest overseas acquisition to date.  Under the agreement, the pharmaceutical firm will acquire 100 per cent of Organon’s outstanding shares at $14 per share, translating into an enterprise valuation of $11.75 billion and an equity value of around $3.99 billion, the company said in an exchange filing. The company said the acquisition is aligned with its strategy to scale up its innovative medicines business while strengthening its presence in established brands and branded generics. The deal will also enable Sun Pharma to enter the biosimilars segment as a top global player. Following the acquisition, the combined entity is expected to be among the top 25 global pharmaceutical companies, with revenues of around $12.4 billion, while strengthening its position in women’s health and biosimilars. New Jersey-based Organon operates across women’s health, biosimilars, and established medicines, with a portfolio of over 70 products and a presence in more than 140 countries. The transaction, approved by the boards of both companies, expected to close in early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and Organon shareholders’ approval. Sun Pharma plans to fund the deal through a mix of internal accruals and debt financing. For the year ended December 2025, Organon reported revenue of $6.2 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.9 billion. Commenting on the deal, Sun Pharma Executive Chairman Dilip Shanghvi said the acquisition would help build a stronger and more diversified platform, while Managing Director Kirti Ganorkar highlighted synergy and growth opportunities from the integration. Shares of Sun Pharma rose as much as 6.71 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 1,728.65 on the BSE in early trade on Monday."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/0559bc76-f082-4aef-b625-6c012ae1d136_sun+pharma.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-27T08:34:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"sun-pharma-to-acquire-us-based-organon-in-11.75-b"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Late-Night Eating May Harm Gut, Study Suggests"},"content":{"text":"Chronic stress can disrupt bowel functions and now, a new report on Thursday suggested that eating late at night amplifies these effects, with implications for both digestive health and the gut microbiome.  Researchers analysed data from more than 11,000 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in the US to examine links between chronic stress, late-night eating, and bowel dysfunction. Individuals with a high allostatic load score — the cumulative physiological stress as reflected in body mass index (BMI), cholesterol level, and blood pressure — who also reported eating more than 25 per cent of daily calories after 9 p.m. were 1.7 times more likely to experience constipation and diarrhoea than those with lower scores who did not eat late at night. \"It’s not just what you eat, but when you eat it,\" said Harika Dadigiri, resident physician at New York Medical College at Saint Mary’s and Saint Clare’s Hospital said the study’s lead author. \"And when we’re already under stress, that timing may deliver a ‘double hit’ to gut health,\" she added. Similarly, data from more than 4,000 participants in the American Gut Project found that people with both high stress levels and late-night eating habits were 2.5 times more likely to report bowel problems. These individuals had significantly lower gut microbiome diversity, suggesting that meal timing might magnify the impact of stress on the microbiome via the gut-brain axis — the two-way communication system involving nerves, hormones and gut bacteria. The findings highlight associations rather than cause-and-effect. Further research is needed to better understand how stress, eating patterns and gut health are connected, said the study. Dr Dadigiri is sympathetic to those who reach for late-night snacks after long, demanding days, and as a medical resident, she counts herself among them. \"Small, consistent habits, like maintaining a structured meal routine, may help promote more regular eating patterns and support digestive function over time,\" she said."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/49dee6c7-3424-4e38-92ca-36f8dd4d4197_stomach+cancer.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-23T00:50:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"late-night-eating-may-harm-gut-study-suggests"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Plastic particles may trigger liver disease risk"},"content":{"text":"There is clear evidence that exposure to micro and nanoplastics can trigger oxidative stress, fibrogenesis and inflammation in animals, features that resemble those of advanced liver disease in humans, researchers said on Thursday.  With the liver acting as the body’s first major firewall, processing and detoxifying everything humans consume, there is a clear potential for these particles to enable the transporting of microbial pathogens, antimicrobial resistance determinants, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and carcinogenic additives into the human system, they emphasised in the Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology journal. The article’s lead author, Shilpa Chokshi, Professor of Experimental Hepatology and Director of Centre of Environmental Hepatology, said that liver disease is rising globally and is now responsible for 1 in 25 deaths worldwide. “While established risk factors such as obesity and harmful alcohol use remain central, they do not fully explain the scale or pace of this increase. This has led us to consider additional environmental factors, including micro- and nanoplastics, which may interact with existing disease processes and amplify liver injury,” said Chokshi. There is already strong evidence that plastics can accumulate and cause harm in the livers of animals, raising an important question – why should humans be any different? In the review, the researchers highlighted critical methodological bottlenecks, key knowledge gaps and unmet research priorities, as well as a number of technical challenges that are presently hindering the search for further evidence of plastic-induced liver injury. Professor Chokshi that we now have a growing body of evidence that plastics can accumulate in human tissues and have been implicated in a range of medical conditions. “From my perspective, having spent over two decades developing therapeutics for liver disease, the liver acts as the body’s gatekeeper – processing and detoxifying what we are exposed to. In an increasingly plastic-laden world, where plastics are closely associated with our food, water and air, these exposures may not only reach the liver but also interact with existing disease processes and amplify harm,” Chokshi explained. If this is the case, it is something we need to investigate in much greater detail, said researchers. Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS, Professor of Marine Biology at the University of Plymouth, said this is further evidence that plastic pollution is, without question, a global environmental and health challenge."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aeng5cBOoF08xPTe_liver.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-23T08:45:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"plastic-particles-may-trigger-liver-disease-risk"}}]},"nri":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"H-1B: High-Paid, US Master’s Applicants Win Big"},"content":{"text":"The American H-1B visa system is witnessing a major transformation, and the latest selection numbers for fiscal year 2027 clearly show that the era of mass low-wage filings may be coming to an end. According to new data released by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, a striking 71.5% of selected H-1B applicants this year hold a US master’s degree or higher — a sharp jump from 57% last year. At the same time, selections from the lowest wage category dropped dramatically to just 17.7%, signaling a deliberate shift toward attracting highly skilled and better-paid foreign professionals. The total number of registrations also plunged by nearly 38.5%, falling from over 343,000 to around 211,600 applications. The changes are largely driven by USCIS’s new wage-based weighted selection system, which replaced the old random lottery process. Under the revised model, applicants offered higher salaries receive stronger preference during selection, fundamentally altering how companies approach H-1B hiring. The agency has also continued using the beneficiary-centric registration system to prevent duplicate filings for the same candidate while simultaneously increasing registration fees and tightening scrutiny on low-wage applications. Immigration experts say the policy shift is aimed at discouraging misuse of the H-1B system by staffing firms and prioritizing genuinely skilled professionals in advanced sectors like technology, research, engineering, and artificial intelligence. For thousands of Indian students and tech workers dreaming of long-term careers in the United States, the new direction sends a clear message: American employers and immigration authorities are now rewarding specialization, advanced education, and higher compensation packages more than ever before. While the stricter system could reduce opportunities for entry-level applicants and outsourcing-driven hiring models, it may benefit candidates with stronger academic backgrounds and niche technical skills. The latest numbers also reflect the Trump administration’s broader push to reshape employment-based immigration around higher wages and “high-value talent,” making the H-1B race more competitive — but also more selective than ever before."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2Fcf9b726b-0761-4f6a-bef9-41aa90a09c27_h1b+visa.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,54,1200,592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T09:59:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"h-1b-high-paid-us-masters-applicants-win-big"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Congressman Blasts Trump’s GC Crackdown"},"content":{"text":"Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera sharply criticised the Trump administration’s new immigration policy that could force many Green Card applicants living legally in the United States to leave the country and complete the process abroad, calling it disruptive and harmful to families, workers and the American economy.  “I strongly oppose the Trump administration’s disruptive decision to require many students, temporary visa holders, and other individuals seeking green cards to leave the United States and return to their home countries while their applications are processed,” Bera said in a statement. “This policy creates unnecessary fear and uncertainty for families, workers, and employers who are following the law,” he said. The California Democrat’s remarks came after the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo declaring that adjustment of status inside the United States should be treated as an “extraordinary form of relief” rather than a routine immigration pathway. Under the new approach, immigration officers are instructed to consider applications on a “case-by-case basis,” with many applicants expected to pursue consular processing from their home country. USCIS spokesman Zach Kahler defended the policy, saying the administration was “returning to the original intent of the law.” “From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances,” Kahler said. The administration argues that the change would discourage visa overstays and reduce pressure on the immigration system. But Bera warned the move ignored the reality faced by many immigrants already caught in lengthy visa backlogs. “The Administration disregards the fact that many individuals seeking permanent residency are here legally and waiting for their cases to move through an already backlogged immigration system,” he said. Bera said the policy could particularly hurt highly skilled immigrants working in the United States through legal visa programmes. “America has long benefited from attracting top researchers, doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators through our legal immigration system and worker visa programmes,” he said. “Forcing these individuals to leave the United States during the green card process will deprive our country of their innovation, their tax contributions, and the many ways they strengthen our economy and communities.” The congressman, whose parents immigrated from India, also framed the issue personally. “As the son of Indian immigrants, I know firsthand that our nation is strengthened by people who come here legally, work hard, and contribute to our communities,” Bera said. “We should be reducing processing delays and modernising our immigration system, not creating additional barriers for people who are following the rules.” Bera added that he expected the policy to face legal scrutiny. “I support legal challenges to this policy and expect the courts to halt its implementation,” he said. The policy has already triggered criticism from immigration advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers, who argue that forcing applicants to leave the country during processing could separate families, interrupt careers and create uncertainty for employers. The issue is expected to resonate strongly among Indian nationals in the United States, particularly H-1B visa holders and international students. Indians form one of the largest groups waiting in employment-based Green Card backlogs and many rely on adjustment of status provisions to remain in the country while applications are processed."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahLQdLK9tuLqEGbq_AmiBera.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,12,743,366&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T02:16:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"congressman-blasts-trumps-gc-crackdown"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Green Card Shock: Indians May Be Forced to Leave US"},"content":{"text":"The Trump administration has unveiled a new immigration policy that could force many immigrants already living legally in the United States to leave the country and apply for permanent residency from abroad, triggering sharp criticism from immigrant advocates, Democratic lawmakers and local officials.  The new policy memo issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reiterates that adjustment of status — the process through which eligible immigrants apply for Green Cards while remaining inside the United States — is “a matter of discretion and administrative grace” and not intended to replace regular consular processing abroad. USCIS said officers must consider applications on a “case-by-case basis” and weigh whether applicants deserve what the agency described as an “extraordinary form of relief.” “We’re returning to the original intent of the law to ensure aliens navigate our nation’s immigration system properly,” USCIS spokesman Zach Kahler said. “From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances,” he said. Kahler said the policy would help reduce overstays and allow USCIS to focus on “visas for victims of violent crime and human trafficking, naturalization applications, and other priorities.” The policy could have significant implications for temporary visa holders, including students, researchers, tourists and H-1B workers, many of whom traditionally adjust their status inside the United States after obtaining employer or family sponsorship. The USCIS memo argues that adjustment of status was “not designed to supersede the regular consular visa-issuing process.” It further states that aliens admitted temporarily are generally expected to depart the country once the purpose of their stay ends. Immigration advocacy group FWD.us condemned the move. “Today’s announcement is a stark, deeply harmful, upheaval of more than 70 years of legislative, administrative, and judicial precedent,” said FWD.us President Todd Schulte. “It will create chaos and impose massive costs on immigrants who have lived and worked legally in the United States for many years,” he said. Schulte accused the administration of trying to “make America a cruel place for immigrants” and said the policy would “massively disrupt our legal immigration system.” “The majority of people who are approved for green cards each year adjust their status from within the U.S., as provided under law since the 1950s,” he said. Rep. Grace Meng, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), also criticised the policy. “The Trump administration is once again proving that they are not going after the ‘worst of the worst.’ Instead, they are blatantly attacking legal immigration, with family separation at the center of its agenda,” Meng said. She warned that immigrants from more than 100 countries affected by Trump-era travel and immigrant visa restrictions could face separations lasting “for years, if not indefinitely.” Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said the policy would create fear and uncertainty among immigrant families and skilled workers. “These are our neighbors, coworkers, business owners, researchers, health care workers, teachers, and entrepreneurs,” Elrich said. “When the federal government treats legal immigrants as disposable or unwelcome, it weakens our ability to attract and retain the people who help drive innovation, create jobs, and strengthen our economy,” he added. Indian technology professionals have historically relied heavily on adjustment of status provisions because of long Green Card backlogs and country-specific visa caps. Immigration lawyers and advocacy groups have repeatedly warned that forcing applicants to leave the country during processing could disrupt jobs, family stability and long-term residency plans for thousands of Indian-origin families. 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The letter was signed by Representatives Sam Liccardo, Jay Obernolte, Maria Salazar and Raja Krishnamoorthi. The lawmakers said the current system provides flexibility for “long-term study, research, and workforce development in the United States,” especially in science, technology, engineering and mathematics programmes where doctoral studies often last beyond six years. “International students play a key role in driving US competitiveness in advanced manufacturing, medical research, and other emerging technologies,” the lawmakers wrote. “If we evict them, they will return home to help foreign companies — in countries like China — compete against us.” In their three-page letter, the Congressmen argued that a four-year cap would force many students to seek repeated visa extensions, leading to “unnecessary administrative burdens, processing delays, and disruptions to academic continuity”. They also cited survey data showing that nearly half of international graduate students and postdoctoral researchers would not have chosen to study in the United States if such a fixed admission period had existed. The letter stressed the economic contribution of foreign students to the US economy. International students contribute about $43 billion annually to local economies and support more than 355,000 American jobs, they said. “Building American businesses, goods, and job pipelines requires a team of vetted international scholars, students, and citizens who share a commitment to protecting and expanding America’s economic and technological prowess,” the members wrote. The lawmakers warned that a decline in foreign STEM graduates could significantly weaken the US workforce. “If the United States experiences even a one-third decline in foreign STEM graduates, the country could lose 6 to 11 per cent of its high-skilled STEM workforce,” the letter said. It added that such a decline could reduce US GDP by “$240 to $481 billion annually within a decade”. The members acknowledged that the administration wants stronger oversight of foreign students and to prevent “foreign adversaries from exploiting the country’s universities”. But they argued that international students are already “among the most thoroughly vetted and continuously monitored nonimmigrant populations”. The lawmakers pointed to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, or SEVIS, which provides the Department of Homeland Security with “continuous, real-time monitoring” of foreign students and exchange visitors. “We respectfully ask you to preserve Duration of Status and ensure efficient visa processing policies that support a stable environment for international students and scholars,” the letter said."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahFFgrK9tuLqEGF9_Mullin.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C55%2C400%2C197&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T06:13:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"tougher-student-visa-rules-could-cost-us-billions"}}]},"videos":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Peddi: Hellallallo Song Promo"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahBmxLK9tuLqEFI-_hellaaro.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-22T13:23:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"peddi-hellallallo-song-promo"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"#MEGA158 Opening Ceremony"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ag7FE6YofJOwHeX1_mega158open.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-21T05:41:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"mega158-opening-ceremony"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Glimpse of Jr. NTR \"Dragon\""},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ag1BnaYofJOwHaEG_Dragon.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C7%2C899%2C443&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-20T05:07:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"glimpse-of-jr.-ntr-dragon"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"'Mashooqa' song from 'Cocktail 2'"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/agxLn6YofJOwHXNF_mashooqasong.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-19T08:38:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"mashooqa-song-from-cocktail-2"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"'Peddi' Trailer"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/agsAfqYofJOwHUuj_peddi.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-18T10:30:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"peddi-trailer"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"CM Vijay First Speech In Assembly"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/agLjPKYofJOwHG-w_vijayspeechinassemb%3By.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-12T06:30:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"cm-vijay-first-speech-in-assembly"}}]},"editorial":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"CJP: Neither a Revolution nor a Threat!"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahLICrK9tuLqEGaZ_CockroackJantaParty.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,33,756,373&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T23:42:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"cjp-neither-a-revolution-nor-a-threat"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"The Sweet Smell Of Distraction"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ag7An6YofJOwHeV3_modimeloni.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-21T06:21:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"the-sweet-smell-of-distraction"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"The Growing Menace of Rash Cab & Bike Taxi Drivers"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/319c0a02-480b-47f0-9e45-02e1bf6a4fa6_olauber.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-20T23:38:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"the-growing-menace-of-rash-cab--bike-taxi-drivers"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Is the Curtain Falling on MS Dhoni?"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ag10t6YofJOwHacT_dhoni.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-20T06:45:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"is-the-curtain-falling-on-ms-dhoni"}}]},"gallery":{"edges":[{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2026-05-02T12:20:57+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Kajal Aggarwal Stunning Stills"},"content":{"text":"Kajal A Kitchlu, known professionally as Kajal Aggarwal, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. 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The answer is a resounding “YES,” if the following political perspective is anything to go by. To its 15 million digital followers, the meteoric rise of the CJP looks like a historic paradigm shift in Indian political defiance. Born out of an official’s clumsy attempt to ridicule youth activism, this online movement of Gen Z satirists rapidly weaponized the insult. It ballooned into an Instagram powerhouse, triggering an aggressive, anxious state crackdown. Yet, serious political analysis reveals that the CJP is a viral moment, not a revolution. It is a spontaneous, digital knee-jerk reaction that turned a political insult into a badge of online defiance. While it successfully deployed irony to expose thin-skinned state anxieties, the CJP possesses neither the structural muscle nor the ideological depth to threaten the ruling establishment, much less the security of the nation. The fundamental flaw of the CJP lies in mistaking digital engagement for real-world political mobilization. In a massive democracy like India, elections are won through physical infrastructure on the ground, not algorithmic momentum on a screen. Winning by the ballot has already grown exceptionally difficult due to structural hurdles. Sophisticated micro-targeting efforts, such as the Systematic Information Review (SIR) process, allegedly scrub dissenting voices from voter lists while solidifying pro-ruling party loyalists on official rolls. Against this hyper-organized machinery, the CJP’s structural limits are starkly evident. The BJP owns a widespread following of active voters across the country, while the CJP only owns smartphone screens where passive \"follows\" replace the massive logistics needed to turn clicks into actual votes. Furthermore, viral memes have a short shelf life that cannot sustain long-term political discipline, especially when a single state directive can instantly neutralize a digital movement. Ultimately, satire acts merely as a safety valve for youth to vent online instead of protesting on the streets. Without serious policy substance, a manifesto celebrating unemployment cannot compete with actual governance, and its self-deprecating jokes only alienate mainstream Indian voters who demand narratives of national strength and pride. On the other hand, there is a glaring contradiction when a government that confidently projects narratives of Amrit Kaal and Viksit Bharat feel fundamentally threatened by a digital gathering of self-mocking satirists. One sees no need to feel so threatened. It is ironic that a government boasting of its free media, democracy, and religious harmony feels threatened by simple online satire that lacks any political agenda. Ultimately, the CJP remains a fascinating case study in modern political communication and a sharp critique of New India's democratic contradictions. However, until memes can build highways, distribute welfare, and staff polling booths, it will remain a lively footnote in internet culture rather than a revolution of disorder or a viable threat to the ruling establishment."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahLICrK9tuLqEGaZ_CockroackJantaParty.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,33,756,373&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T23:42:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"cjp-neither-a-revolution-nor-a-threat"}}]},"two":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Ameesha Takes Dig at Modern B'wood Culture"},"content":{"text":"Actress Ameesha Patel shared through her social media post on Sunday that \"innocence and real bonds\" cease to exist in today's Bollywood. She took to her official Insta handle and posted a throwback picture with her first co-star, Hrithik Roshan, from the Phuket schedule of their movie \"Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai\". Ameesha and Hrithik were captured as they were enjoying dinner at a cute restaurant in Phuket. Sharing the throwback picture on social media, Ameesha thanked her stars for having created such a bond with her co-stars. \"Sunday throwback pik for the fans-(SONIA) me having dinner with my (ROHIT / RAJ) @hrithikroshan 1 of the evenings whilst on our shoot schedules of KAHO NA PYAAR HAIN at a cute Resturant in PHUKET! (sic),\" wrote the 'Gadar' actress. Ameesha went on to add, \"Innocence n real bonds that don’t exist in today’s Bollywood times between co stars! blessed 2 have created such bonds n friendships that last forever !\" In the meantime, Ameesha, who recently made a lot of headlines thanks to her tweets on the PR game of younger actresses, claimed that the Indian celebrities are often trolled by their own people more than Hollywood stars are in their own country. Taking to her official X handle, Ameesha wrote, “Recent activities have clearly made it evident that our own INDIAN mentality has become to pull others down .. we call ourselves as ONE nation and united- but are we actually?.” Opening up about the negativity surrounding public figures, the 'Humraaz' actress continued, “Actors here in INDIA r more badly trolled by our own people than Hollywood stars are within their country from their own people which is so sad !Whether it’s a Indain stars appearance or attire at big events they sadly become targets of their own people! Such a shame!.”"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahLGULK9tuLqEGaU_Ameesha.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,38,553,273&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T09:35:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"ameesha-takes-dig-at-modern-bwood-culture"}}]},"three":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"H-1B: High-Paid, US Master’s Applicants Win Big"},"content":{"text":"The American H-1B visa system is witnessing a major transformation, and the latest selection numbers for fiscal year 2027 clearly show that the era of mass low-wage filings may be coming to an end. According to new data released by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, a striking 71.5% of selected H-1B applicants this year hold a US master’s degree or higher — a sharp jump from 57% last year. At the same time, selections from the lowest wage category dropped dramatically to just 17.7%, signaling a deliberate shift toward attracting highly skilled and better-paid foreign professionals. The total number of registrations also plunged by nearly 38.5%, falling from over 343,000 to around 211,600 applications. The changes are largely driven by USCIS’s new wage-based weighted selection system, which replaced the old random lottery process. Under the revised model, applicants offered higher salaries receive stronger preference during selection, fundamentally altering how companies approach H-1B hiring. The agency has also continued using the beneficiary-centric registration system to prevent duplicate filings for the same candidate while simultaneously increasing registration fees and tightening scrutiny on low-wage applications. Immigration experts say the policy shift is aimed at discouraging misuse of the H-1B system by staffing firms and prioritizing genuinely skilled professionals in advanced sectors like technology, research, engineering, and artificial intelligence. For thousands of Indian students and tech workers dreaming of long-term careers in the United States, the new direction sends a clear message: American employers and immigration authorities are now rewarding specialization, advanced education, and higher compensation packages more than ever before. While the stricter system could reduce opportunities for entry-level applicants and outsourcing-driven hiring models, it may benefit candidates with stronger academic backgrounds and niche technical skills. The latest numbers also reflect the Trump administration’s broader push to reshape employment-based immigration around higher wages and “high-value talent,” making the H-1B race more competitive — but also more selective than ever before."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2Fcf9b726b-0761-4f6a-bef9-41aa90a09c27_h1b+visa.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,54,1200,592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-24T09:59:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"h-1b-high-paid-us-masters-applicants-win-big"}}]},"four":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Telangana Movie Business Sees Major Shake-Up"},"content":{"text":"In a significant move that underscores the growing tensions within the regional film industry, the Telangana Exhibitors Association convened an emergency meeting on Saturday in Hyderabad, where they resolved to implement a percentage-sharing model for the screening of films. This decision comes as producers have repeatedly postponed discussions on the matter, with Sridhar, the secretary of the Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce, asserting that the new system will take effect immediately, impacting all films, including the highly anticipated \"Peddi\". The urgency of the situation is amplified by the financial struggles faced by many single-screen theatres, which risk closure if the status quo persists. The backdrop to this decision highlights a year-long dialogue that has yielded little progress. Initially brought to the forefront during the discussions surrounding the release of \"Hari Hara Veera Mallu\", the issue of revenue sharing has remained unresolved despite multiple negotiations involving producers, exhibitors, and distributors. Sridhar indicated that prolonged delays threaten the viability of numerous theatres, with nearly 120 currently grappling with financial instability due to an outdated rental system. As successful films now barely sustain screenings for a week, the disparity in revenue streams between producers and exhibitors has never been more pronounced, prompting this decisive shift. Beyond the immediate implications for revenue sharing, the exhibitors voiced their discontent regarding proposed ticket price hikes and a potential grading system for theatres. Vijayender Reddy, president of the Telangana Exhibitors Association, emphatically stated their opposition to any increase in ticket prices, emphasizing that the association has formally petitioned state authorities to maintain current pricing structures. His remarks echo the broader reluctance among exhibitors to accept measures that could further compromise their already precarious situation, especially in the face of rising operational costs and diminishing audience turnout. As the producers of \"Peddi\", set to release on June 4 and featuring stars Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, now face pressure to reconcile their interests with those of the exhibitors, the stakes are high. The tensions surrounding ticket pricing and revenue sharing could potentially redefine the landscape of film distribution in Telangana. Notably, the recent leadership change within the Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce, following Suniel Narang's resignation, adds another layer of complexity to these negotiations, as new president Juvvadi Chandrasekhar Rao must navigate these turbulent waters with a keen sense of urgency and diplomacy."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ahHpTLK9tuLqEGQc_JuvvadiShekarRao.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,41,1200,592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-23T17:43:18+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"telangana-movie-business-sees-major-shake-up"}}]},"five":{"edges":[]},"review":{"edges":[{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'Drishyam 3'"},"content":{"text":"This film serves as a sequel to 'Drishyam 1' (released in 2013) and 'Drishyam 2' (released in 2021). With the 'Drishyam' franchise, Jeethu Joseph garnered a nationwide fan base. Consequently, whenever a new 'Drishyam 3' installment is announced, it immediately sparks immense curiosity among audiences.  Venkatesh had previously remade the first two 'Drishyam' films, bringing them to the Telugu audience. However, for this third installment, Mohanlal himself has presented the film directly to the Telugu audience today. Despite being a dubbed film, the expectations and interest among the Telugu audience are exceptionally high. Let's see in this review whether the film lives up to those expectations. Story: George (Mohanlal) produces a feature film titled 'Drishyam', based on the actual events that unfolded in his own life. The movie receives a positive reception and garners massive box-office collections. Meanwhile, discussions regarding Varun's murder resurface once again. As the topic of Varun's murder gains traction on social media, George begins looking for suitable alliances to arrange the marriage of his eldest daughter, Anu.  In this sequence of events, Varun's father, Prabhakar (Siddique), devises a plan to reopen the Varun murder case and execute an arrest precisely on the day of Anu's wedding. However, George cleverly manages to evade capture. Nevertheless, George and his family members find themselves in deep trouble due to another plan orchestrated by Prabhakar.  What are these troubles? And how does George manage to protect his family from them? That forms the crux of the film's story. Performances: Just as he impressed audiences with his nuanced and understated acting in the first two installments, Mohanlal once again delivers a captivating performance in this film as a responsible and devoted father. In particular, the anguish he portrays in certain scenes makes him feel truly like a real-life father. There is absolutely no doubt that Mohanlal has delivered a stellar performance as an average father who constantly worries about the future of his two daughters—never going overboard, yet never holding back. There isn't much to say regarding Meena's role, as she was given very little scope to showcase her acting prowess. However, she was impressive in terms of her appearance in the role of a mother, and she performed aptly in accordance with the demands of a character who is a mother to two children. The actresses who played George's daughters were also impressive; their characters have been a continuous presence since the very first installment. Much like in the first two films, their acting and on-screen presence were captivating in this installment as well. However, it must be noted that in this particular film, their screen time and scope for acting were significantly limited. As for the actors playing the supporting roles, their performances were decent and adequate for their respective characters.  Technical: Music director Anil Johnson does not appear to have put in much effort. He relied heavily on the background score used in the first installment. During suspense sequences, the music felt formulaic and uninspired; it should have been composed in a manner that heightened the intrigue.  There are significant flaws in the editing; specifically, many scenes in the first half felt dragged out. Despite the first half being relatively short in duration, it still came across as boring. It appears that director Jeethu Joseph focused more on the protagonist's character and on maintaining the suspense than on the narrative itself this time around.  The production values, as always, remained modest and aligned with the requirements of the story. Analysis: For audiences who have previously watched both installments of the 'Drushyam' franchise in Telugu, watching the dubbed version this time around might feel somewhat unfamiliar. In other words, viewers accustomed to seeing Venkatesh and the other actors in those roles across the first two films may feel slightly disoriented upon seeing Mohanlal and the Malayalam cast. Many scenes also retain a distinct \"Malayalam flavor,\" placing the film quite far removed from a typical Telugu cultural context.  Consequently, it may not be particularly easy for Telugu audiences to fully connect with the story. Nevertheless, for those who enjoyed the previous two installments of the 'Drushyam' franchise, this film is worth a one-time watch. The first half unfolded very slowly and failed to effectively draw the audience into the narrative. Conversely, the second half felt rushed, as if hurrying to reach the climax. Some of the suspense sequences felt forced and shoehorned into the plot.  However, one or two of the twists introduced within the story were engaging. However, on the whole, it must be admitted that the film failed to captivate audiences in the way its predecessors did. Towards the end, a hint was dropped suggesting the possibility of a 'Drishyam 4'. It remains to be seen when that installment will arrive and what form it will take. Plus Points: Mohanlal's performance, The twists in the plot, The main storyline. Minus Points: Slow-paced screenplay in the first half, Editing, Lack of prominence given to characters other than George. Conclusion: This Malayalam 'Drishyam' sequel feels somewhat forced Banner: Aashirvad Cinemas Producer: Antony Perumbavoor Direction: Jeethu Joseph Music: Anil Johnson Cast: Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, Shanthi Mayadevi, and others"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ag7UpaYofJOwHelj_Drushyam3.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-21T09:20:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"review-drishyam-3"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'Aakhri Sawal'"},"content":{"text":"There are films that entertain, there are films that provoke, and then there are films like Aakhri Sawal that arrive like a storm and force an entire nation to confront the questions it has avoided for decades. Directed by Abhijeet Mohan Warang and Produced by Nikhil Nanda, this hard-hitting political drama is not designed to comfort the audience. It is designed to challenge them, disturb them, and leave them thinking long after the credits roll. At a time when mainstream cinema often plays safe, Aakhri Sawal chooses courage. The film openly touches upon some of the nation’s most controversial and emotionally charged subjects — from the demolition of the Babri Masjid to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi — and raises questions that generations have debated but never fully answered. What makes the film even more shocking is the unapologetic honesty with which these conversations are presented. The narrative dares to ask whether organizations like the RSS had deeper involvement in these historic events, and the way the film lays out its perspective and facts leaves the audience stunned. There are moments where the sheer boldness of the writing genuinely makes your jaw drop. Sanjay Dutt delivers what can easily be called one of the most intense performances of his career. This is not the larger-than-life Sanjay Dutt audiences are used to seeing. This is a restrained, wounded, fearless performer carrying the weight of history, anger, and truth in his eyes. Every dialogue lands with impact, and every silent moment speaks even louder. His performance elevates the film from being just politically relevant to emotionally unforgettable. The biggest surprise package, however, is Namashi Chakraborty. He emerges as the soul of the film and proves that he is far more than what audiences expected. His sincerity, emotional depth, and screen presence add an unpredictable energy to the narrative. Several scenes involving him leave a lasting impact and showcase an actor ready for much bigger recognition. One of the strongest aspects of Aakhri Sawal is its newsroom debate sequences. These portions are written with remarkable intensity and intelligence, constantly keeping the audience intrigued. The confrontations feel raw and real, almost like watching a nation argue with itself on screen. Some sequences are so emotionally charged and haunting that they genuinely stir your soul. Visually, the film maintains tension throughout. Every frame carries weight and purpose, ensuring that the audience remains invested till the very end. The storytelling never loses grip despite dealing with layered political and historical themes. Instead of becoming preachy, the film remains emotionally engaging and deeply human. The supporting cast including Amit Sadh, Sameera Reddy, Neetu Chandra and Tridha Choudhury deliver some of their most impactful performances ever, adding further strength to the film’s emotionally heavy narrative. Producer Nikhil Nanda deserves appreciation for backing a subject this fearless and uncompromising. Aakhri Sawal does not feel like just another film. It feels like a conversation India was never prepared to have openly. Bold, unsettling, emotional, and brutally honest, the film succeeds in doing what very few political dramas achieve it makes the audience uncomfortable while also keeping them completely engaged. This is courageous cinema in its purest form."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/agbLRqYofJOwHQ43_aakhrisawal.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-15T06:29:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"review-aakhri-sawal"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: Daadi Ki Shaadi"},"content":{"text":"The film revolves around Kapil, who is navigating an arranged marriage setup when he meets Sadia Khateeb, his prospective match. Just when things begin to settle into a traditional roka, the situation takes an unexpected turn, Sadia’s daadi announces her own decision to get married, completely shifting the emotional and social dynamics of the family. The story moves to Shimla, where the daadi (Neetu Kapoor) lives alone. Her two sons and daughter rush to Shimla after reading online about her decision to remarry at this age, especially as her phone is switched off, leaving them worried and unable to reach her. Caught in the middle of this chaos is Kapil, who is deeply in love with Sadia Khateeb. Even after his own roka is called off under the belief that his union cannot continue if the daadi is remarrying, he chooses to stay connected to Sadia. He eventually joins the family’s chaotic mission, though with a very different intent: to stop the daadi’s wedding and salvage his own love story in the process. What unfolds is a mix of emotional clashes, comedic misunderstandings, and generational conflict, eventually building towards a surprisingly heartfelt resolution that touches upon family, acceptance, and letting go. Performances: Neetu Kapoor is the undeniable anchor of the film, delivering a graceful yet fearless performance as the daadi. She brings warmth, dignity, and emotional unpredictability, making her character both endearing and impactful. Kapil Sharma balances humour and emotion with ease. His performance feels natural, especially as his character transitions from a hopeful groom to someone emotionally entangled in a much larger family conflict. Sadia Khateeb lends quiet strength to her role, portraying confusion, affection, and emotional restraint with sincerity. She remains the emotional bridge between the chaotic family dynamics. The supporting cast, playing the daadi’s children, effectively drives the central conflict, bringing in frustration, humour, and generational resistance that fuels the narrative. Direction and Writing: The film stands out for its emotional clarity and grounded storytelling, leaning into relatable family dynamics and human reactions. The writing is on point and effective, allowing situations to unfold naturally rather than forcefully. Ashish R Mohan’s direction is confident and patient, often letting silence, reactions, and awkward family exchanges carry as much weight as dialogue. This gives the film its authenticity and emotional depth. Music and Visuals: The music complements the narrative without overwhelming it, subtly enhancing emotional and light-hearted moments. Visually, the film maintains a warm, accessible tone, making the world feel familiar and lived-in. Verdict: A heartfelt, well-crafted family entertainer that blends generational conflict, humour, and emotion into a cohesive experience. It works because of its sincerity and its ability to find humour within emotional chaos. Final Word: Warm, chaotic, and deeply human, this is family cinema done right."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/af2G8qYofJOwG-KX_KapilDaadiKiShaadi.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C874%2C431&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-08T05:59:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"daadi-ki-shaadi-movie-review"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'Raja Shivaji'"},"content":{"text":"Riteish Deshmukh returns to direction with Raja Shivaji, and the ambition here is immediately evident. Taking on the roles of actor, writer, and director, he reshapes the familiar historical biopic into something more reflective and immersive. Told through a chapter-based narrative in a bilingual format, the film unfolds less like a conventional drama and more like a carefully written manuscript, measured, deliberate, and emotionally layered. What stands out most is the film’s clear intent: this is not a story of war, but of a warrior. There are no overwhelming, large-scale battle sequences designed purely for spectacle. Instead, the narrative chooses to focus on the making of Shivaji Maharaj, his thoughts, his influences, and the journey that shaped him into a leader. This approach gives the film a quieter strength, allowing it to connect on a more personal level. A significant portion of the film is devoted to Shivaji’s early years and coming-of-age. It thoughtfully explores the lesser-known aspects of his upbringing, placing strong emphasis on the role of his mother, Jijabai. Her presence becomes the emotional anchor of the story, illustrating how values, vision, and resilience were instilled in him long before he became a legendary figure. The focus on family and formative relationships adds richness, making his evolution feel deeply human rather than mythic. At the center, Riteish Deshmukh delivers a restrained and composed performance. His portrayal avoids excessive grandeur, instead leaning into stillness and quiet intensity. As a filmmaker, he shows notable control allowing moments to breathe and trusting the material rather than overdramatizing it. Genelia Deshmukh’s involvement is felt in the film’s emotional texture. There’s a softness in how relationships are handled, a sensitivity that balances the larger historical canvas. This is especially evident in the film’s quieter passages, where personal moments are given as much importance as political developments. Young Rahyl Deshmukh brings a natural charm to the role of the young Shivaji, capturing innocence and curiosity in a way that makes the early chapters particularly engaging and heartfelt. Among the supporting cast, Vidya Balan as Badi Begam leaves a strong impression with a performance marked by subtlety and intelligence. She brings both emotional depth and political nuance without resorting to overt dramatics. Sanjay Dutt’s Afzal Khan is equally compelling - his portrayal carries an underlying tension, defined by cunning, cruelty, and a quiet, looming menace that makes him deeply unsettling.   Fardeen Khan’s Shah Jahan is defined by restraint. Much of his presence is built around observation and waiting particularly in moments linked to the completion of the Taj Mahal giving the character a composed, watchful quality rather than overt authority. Abhishek Bachchan, as Sambhaji, delivers one of the film’s more emotionally layered performances, reflecting the burden of legacy with quiet internal conflict. A brief but impactful cameo by Salman Khan as Jiva Mahala adds emotional weight. The moment resonates not because of scale, but because of the personal loyalty it represents. The supporting ensemble including Bhagyashree as Jijabai, Sachin Khedekar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Boman Irani, Jitendra Joshi, and Amole Gupte ensures that the world feels complete and intentional. Each character contributes meaningfully to the narrative’s emotional and political fabric. Visually, Santosh Sivan’s cinematography lends the film a grounded grandeur. The landscapes feel authentic, and even the action is staged with clarity rather than chaos. Ajay–Atul’s music further elevates the experience, maintaining an emotional rhythm that complements the storytelling without overwhelming it. The blend of Marathi and Hindi elements adds cultural authenticity. Backed by Jio Studios and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under Mumbai Film Company, the film maintains a fine balance between scale and discipline. Its ambition is evident, but it never loses control of its narrative focus. While Raja Shivaji is designed as a Pan-India film, it carries a special resonance for audiences in Mumbai and Maharashtra. Releasing around Maharashtra Day, it feels like more than just a cinematic event, it comes across as a heartfelt cultural tribute.  More than a tale of war, it stands as a lesson in leadership, resilience, and pride, one that deserves to be known and felt by every Indian. Director: Riteish Deshmukh,   Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte, Genelia Deshmukh and others"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afRcDsBOoF08xh7T_rajashivaji.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-01T06:54:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"review-raja-shivaji"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'Decoit'"},"content":{"text":"Known for consistently choosing unique scripts and achieving back-to-back successes in his career, Adivi Sesh took a brief hiatus before making this film. Initially, Shruti Haasan was selected as the female lead; however, she stepped down due to various reasons. Subsequently, Mrunal Thakur was cast as the heroine. With Mrunal's inclusion, expectations surrounding the film soared even higher. Let's see in this review to what extent the film managed to live up to those expectations. Story:  Haridas (Adivi Sesh) and Saraswathi (Mrunal Thakur)—a couple who fell in love and got married—end up separating amidst a series of unexpected circumstances. Haridas lands in prison in connection with a murder case. It is due to Saraswathi that Haridas finds himself incarcerated for the murder. Consequently, he resolves to exact revenge upon her. After escaping from prison, Haridas hatches a plan to flee to Dubai.To facilitate this, he requires a certain amount of money. In the process of trying to acquire those funds, he crosses paths with Saraswathi—only to discover that she has since remarried.  While her husband suffers from a severe illness, Saraswathi faces immense hardships while raising their child. At this critical juncture, what steps does Haridas—who is intent on exacting revenge upon Saraswathi—take? Furthermore, why did Haridas and Saraswathi—who had fallen deeply in love and married—eventually part ways? And how did Haridas become entangled in a murder case? To uncover the answers to these questions, one must watch the film. Performances: It is a well-known fact that Adivi Sesh has repeatedly proven his mettle as an actor. Once again, he has impressed audiences with his performance. Rather than merely acting in the role of Haridas, one could say he truly lived the character; such was the caliber of Adivi Sesh's performance. He earns high praise, particularly for his work in several emotional and action sequences. He also captivated viewers with a look that perfectly suited the demands of the role. Additionally, Adivi Sesh impressed with his acting in the romantic scenes. Overall, although his character in this film is quite distinct from his previous roles, he adapted to it seamlessly and delivered a compelling performance. Mrunal Thakur’s character holds immense significance within the film's narrative. However, in terms of the screenplay, her role did not receive as much prominence as it deserved. It must be noted that there were no specific scenes that truly challenged her to deliver a tour-de-force performance. Mrunal’s acting in the romantic scenes was engaging, while her performance in some of the emotional sequences was merely passable.  Atul Kulkarni did complete justice to his role. As for Anurag Kashyap, he made a strong impression within the limited screen time he was allotted; however, his character certainly warranted greater prominence. The actors who played the supporting roles delivered decent performances. Technical: Director Shaniel Deo chose a unique premise for the story. However, it must be said that he failed to flesh it out into a cohesive narrative. He drove the plot forward using routine sequences; in particular, several scenes felt like rehashes of moments seen in countless other films. There is nothing particularly noteworthy to mention regarding the screenplay either.  As for the music provided by Bheems, there is little to discuss; only one song felt somewhat passable. Bheems failed to impress even with the background score. Although it felt adequate in a scene or two, the music ultimately proved to be a detriment to the film as a whole.  The cinematography was good in certain sequences—specifically, some shots effectively conveyed the sense of being transported back in time. The production values ​​were commendable. Analysis: Compared to Adivi Sesh's previous films, this movie stands out as a distinctly different kind of project. However, the outcome of this film implicitly suggests that if Adivi Sesh were to attempt a movie within a conventional, formulaic format, his dedicated fan base would likely reject it.  The director steered the film using a stereotypical story and narrative structure. Despite Adivi Sesh's undeniable talent, the lack of a strong grip on the screenplay rendered the entire effort futile—much like pouring precious perfume into the ashes. Rumors had already surfaced during the filming stage regarding creative differences over certain scenes.  It appears that, this time around, Adivi Sesh's judgment may have faltered. Mrunal Thakur did justice to her role; however, she should have been given a bit more prominence. The director ought to have exercised greater care regarding the screenplay. Plus Points: Adivi Sesh Cinematography Anurag Kashyap Minus Points: The Heroine's Role Music Story and Screenplay In Conclusion: A story and screenplay that fail to impress. Banner: Annapurna Studios, SS Creations Direction: Shaniyel Deo Producers: Supriya Yarlagadda, Sunil Narang Music: Bheems Ceciroleo Cast: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, Atul Kulkarni, Vaibhav, Anurag Kashyap, and others"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/adjfdp1ZCF7ETENe_dacoit.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-10T06:31:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"review-decoit"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'Biker'"},"content":{"text":"It is a well-known fact that the summer season is crucial for Tollywood. This summer was originally scheduled to kick off with a major release starring Ram Charan; however, due to various reasons, that film was postponed. Stepping in to fill that void, Sharwanand has arrived before the audience today with his film, 'Biker.'  The filmmakers have consistently asserted that—until now—no full-fledged bike racing movie has ever graced the Indian screen, making this the very first of its kind. Having assured the public that the film would captivate audiences, let us see in this review whether 'Biker' lives up to those claims. Story: Vikas Narayan—known as Vicky (Sharwanand)—is a top-tier motocross racer who suddenly decides to quit the sport. While fully immersed in leading a family life, Vicky unexpectedly finds his interest and passion for racing reignited due to unforeseen circumstances. Consequently, he returns to his father and mentor, Sunil Narayan (Rajasekhar).  What events unfold during this reunion? Furthermore, what is the true nature of the bond shared between this father-son duo—Sunil and Vicky? The film's premise revolves around why Vicky gives up racing, only to return to the sport many years later. Although the storyline itself is quite simple, the film is driven primarily by its screenplay. Performances: Regardless of the film or the nature of the role, we consistently see Sharwanand impressing audiences with his acting prowess. In this latest outing, he once again poured his heart and soul into the character of Vicky. Sharwanand appears in two distinct age groups within the film, and he delivers a convincing performance tailored perfectly to each phase of the character's life.  Furthermore, Sharwanand earns high marks once again for his execution of both emotional and romantic scenes. As a biker, he makes a sincere effort to impress through his body language. His romantic scenes with the female lead are engaging. Overall, Sharwanand delivers a commendable performance as a biker. Rajasekhar makes a return to the silver screen after a long hiatus. He is cast in the role of Sharwanand's father—a character that, despite being a paternal figure, is accorded significant importance within the narrative. Rajasekhar effectively conveys the emotional depth of the role, bringing the character to life with great conviction. Rajasekhar's acting requires no special mention; he has once again proven his mettle as a performer.  Regarding the female lead, while her character holds significance within the story's plot, it must be noted that she does not receive the expected level of prominence in the actual screenplay. Nevertheless, she delivers a decent performance within the scope provided to her. There is not much to specifically discuss regarding the performances of the other supporting cast members.  Technical: Director Abhilash should have chosen a stronger storyline. It appears he intended to carry the film solely through his direction and screenplay. He really should have put more effort into refining the story itself. Such a thin storyline demands a robust screenplay; however, the director did not fully succeed in that regard either. There are flaws in the editing.  Some of the bike racing sequences occasionally feel tedious. While the film might appeal to racing enthusiasts, regular audiences are likely to wear expressions of exasperation, thinking, \"That's enough—please make it stop!\"  The cinematography is commendable; the camera work in certain racing sequences is particularly impressive. As for the music, there is nothing particularly noteworthy to mention, though it must be acknowledged that the music director did manage to succeed with the background score in a few isolated moments. The production values ​​are good. Analysis: It would have been more effective had the director first provided the audience with a foundational understanding of bike racing before immersing them in the narrative. As it stands, the film is truly engaging only for those who already possess prior knowledge of racing. Specifically, racing aficionados are the ones who will likely watch and enjoy this movie.  However, the average commercial audience is bound to be left bewildered—staring blankly and wondering, \"What exactly is this?\" While the audience may connect with a few of the emotional scenes scattered throughout the film, that connection often feels abruptly severed almost immediately. Overall, the director failed to craft a film that would truly resonate with the audience or leave a lasting impression on their hearts.  The director steered the film as if its sole purpose were to showcase bike racing. It remains unclear whether he simply forgot that a movie requires a blend of various elements, or if he naively assumed that the presence of emotion and racing sequences alone would suffice to bring everything else together. However, it must be stated that the average moviegoer is unlikely to enjoy 'Biker'.  Sharwanand put in a tremendous amount of effort. It was a wise decision to cast Rajasekhar in this role; the combination of these two actors held the potential to create something truly spectacular. Unfortunately, the director failed to effectively utilize their talents to deliver a hit film. Apart from those with a specific passion for bike racing, regular family audiences will find it difficult to connect with this movie. It is simply not possible to carry an entire film on the strength of just a few emotional scenes. Plus Points: Sharwanand Rajasekhar A few racing sequences Minus Points: Story and Screenplay Slow pacing in the first half Some racing sequences felt tedious Certain scenes were overly melodramatic Conclusion: While Sharwanand was impressive in his portrayal of a biker, the film ultimately failed to appeal to family audiences. Banner: UV Creations Producers: Vamsi, Pramod Direction: Abhilash Reddy Music: Ghibran Cast: Sharwanand, Rajasekhar, Malavika Nair, Atul Kulkarni, and others"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ac96upGXnQHGZPjo_biker.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-03T06:31:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"review-biker---for-those-who-love-racing"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh'"},"content":{"text":"Everyone is well aware of the massive success achieved by Gabbar Singh—a film released many years ago, starring Pawan Kalyan as the lead and directed by Harish Shankar. Consequently, expectations for this film have soared to great heights. In this review, let us see whether Director Harish Shankar has managed to live up to those expectations. Story: A teacher (K.S. Ravikumar), who dedicates himself to supporting the education of tribal children, notices a particular young boy in the region who stands out as truly special. The teacher adopts the boy, raises him, and molds him into a police officer.  That officer is Ustaad Bhagat Singh (Pawan Kalyan)—a man who not only accomplishes whatever he sets his mind to but also stands at the forefront whenever and wherever corruption or injustice rears its head.  The story revolves around how Ustaad Bhagat Singh thwarts the schemes of an individual who seeks to seize power by assassinating the state's Chief Minister. Simply put, this is the story of a powerful police officer. Performances: There is no need to speak separately about Pawan Kalyan's performance; it speaks for itself. There is absolutely no doubt that he does complete justice to any role assigned to him. Pawan Kalyan has done full justice to the character of Ustaad Bhagat Singh as well. Delivering a powerful performance in a commanding role, he captivated the audience without ever compromising on his signature style of entertainment.  Furthermore, his impeccable comedic timing earned him the appreciation of his fans. Pawan Kalyan was equally impressive in the romantic sequences. He also delighted the audience by showcasing a few dance moves in the musical numbers.  Overall, Pawan Kalyan delivered a captivating performance that truly defined the concept of a \"one-man show.\" Typically, heroines do not play a very significant role in Pawan Kalyan's films; this trend continued in this movie as well. The character played by the lead actress, Sreeleela, lacked substantial importance. Nevertheless, she delivered a decent performance within the limited scope of her role. The other heroine, Raashi Khanna, was confined to a single song sequence. She did not feel integral to the plot; in fact, her absence from the film would not have made any significant difference to the narrative.  The supporting cast members performed adequately within the confines of their respective roles. Technical: It appeared that Director Harish Shankar focused his attention entirely on the screenplay and Pawan Kalyan's character, rather than on the core storyline itself. Several of his dialogues were crafted to deliver a definite \"kick\" to the fans. Moreover, the director clearly understood exactly how the fans wished to see Pawan Kalyan portrayed on screen, and he presented him in the film accordingly.  The director succeeded in crafting dialogues that perfectly complemented Pawan Kalyan's distinct body language. The screenplay was passable. The direction falls short, the storyline is weak, and the cinematography is merely passable.  The music provided by Devi Sri Prasad is decent, to a certain extent. The fact that the songs did not turn out to be blockbusters is a drawback; however, the background score provided by Thaman stands out as a major highlight of the film. The production values ​​are commendable, though there are occasional flaws in the editing. Analysis: Whenever a Pawan Kalyan film is announced, it captures the attention not only of his fans but of audiences from all walks of life. Speculations abound—regarding the kind of story he might choose or whether the film will live up to the stature he currently commands—and expectations inevitably soar. There is absolutely no doubt that meeting such high expectations is a monumental challenge for any director.  In this film, Director Harish Shankar presents Pawan Kalyan in a simple, straightforward manner—devoid of heavy-handed social messages or overly dramatic, \"powerful\" dialogues—while crafting his lines in a way that specifically appeals to his fan base. It has been proven once again that Harish Shankar possesses a keen understanding of exactly what fans expect from a Pawan Kalyan film. Director Harish Shankar knew that if Pawan Kalyan delivered the kind of high-energy entertainment reminiscent of Gabbar Singh, his fans would undoubtedly embrace it wholeheartedly. Consequently, he devised a strategy to focus exclusively on showcasing Pawan Kalyan's persona and delivering pure entertainment, without getting bogged down in the intricacies of the plot or other narrative elements.  While his approach certainly resonates with the fans, the general audience may be left feeling that something more is missing. Ultimately, the film feels as though it was crafted exclusively for the enjoyment of Pawan Kalyan's devoted fan base. Pawan Kalyan's previous film, OG, also felt as though it was made specifically for his fans. Once again, this movie appears to have been crafted solely to satisfy Pawan Kalyan's fan base. General audiences may choose to wait until the film becomes available on OTT platforms. Plus Points: Pawan Kalyan, Comedy Select scenes Minus Points: Story and Screenplay Roles of the Heroines Roles of the Villains Verdict: For Pawan Kalyan's fans..."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/abuyNrbci2UF6P_u_UBS.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-03-19T07:22:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"review-ustaad-bhagat-singh---treat-for-fans-only"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'Vishnu Vinyasam' - Routine Entertainer"},"content":{"text":"This film, starring Sree Vishnu, who has acquired a special image by choosing different films, did not have much publicity from the beginning. But there was a bit of a rush during the release. The hype for this film increased in the wake of the publicity that two films starring Sree Vishnu were coming out at the same time. So how is this film? Let's see in this review whether the matter in this film is up to the increased hype. Story: Vishnu (Sree Vishnu) is a junior lecturer at Ongole Pragathi Junior College. He believes in Vastu a lot and pays a lot of attention to horoscopes. He believes a little too much in numerology. Manisha (Nayan Sarika) enters Vishnu's life. Manisha loves Vishnu at first sight. Manisha has a problem. Because of that problem, no one comes forward to marry her. But Manisha loves Vishnu without telling him about it.  After both of them fall deeply in love, Manisha tells Vishnu the real thing. Will Vishnu then say okay to marry Manisha? What is that problem that Manisha has so far? You have to watch the movie to know. Actors' performance: Sree Vishnu has been impressing in recent times as he has made a name for himself in comedy roles. He has already earned the reputation of playing confusing roles. Moreover, as expected, since this is a confusing role in this film, Srivishnu impressed. He acted in an impressive manner and impressed. His expressions make you laugh. Apart from that, he acted in a memorable way in his role.  The heroine Nayan Sarika impressed with her beauty. Even though she was mostly seen in a saree, she sparkled with beauty here and there. Along with her impressive beauty, she impressed with her acting. Her acting in some scenes was good. Especially in some scenes, her acting was the main attraction of the film.  The actors who played other roles impressed within the scope of their roles. Technical: Although the subject taken by director Yadunath Maruthirao is very routine, he impressed with the entertainment he handled. More care should have been taken in the screenplay. It seemed that some scenes were jumped. There are errors in editing. Especially some scenes are like front, back... back, front. That makes it confusing at times.  There is nothing much to say about the music. But in some scenes of the film, it seems that the background score is not important. The production values ​​are good. The cinematography is not important. Analysis: It seems that hero Srivishnu has accepted this film after seeing the support that entertainment films have been getting in recent times. The story is very routine. Recently, too, a film came out in which the hero had three beliefs. If you watch this film within a few months of its release, it has been proven once again that if this subject is handled with comedy, the audience will support it.  The director has handled this film in a completely entertaining way. But there are some errors in the screenplay. There is some confusion in the placement of scenes. The first half came out very well. After the entertaining first half, it must be said that the second half has decreased a bit. The director succeeded in revealing the twist. However, even though there is another twist in the climax, it did not work out well. Overall, the movie is a good entertainer, but you have to enjoy the magic without logic. Plus points: Sree Vishnu, Nayan Sarika Comedy, Satya, other comedians Minus points: Some scenes without logic, Some scenes in the second half, Music, editing. Finally.. It would be good if you enjoy the entertainment without looking at whether there is no logic or not. Banner: Sree Subrahmanyeshwara Cinemas Producer: Sumanth Naidu Director: Yadunath Maruthi Rao Music: Rathan Cast: Sree Vishnu, Nayan Sarika, Satya, Murali Sharma, Brahmaji and others"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aaFsmMFoBIGEg6rI_vishnuvinyasam.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-02-27T09:30:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkkMjnbLZHw"}},"uid":"review-vishnu-vinyasam---routine-entertainer"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'O’Romeo'"},"content":{"text":"Inspired by true events, Sajid Nadiadwala's O'Romeo encompasses layered elements of emotions, story and characters that are thoughtfully crafted. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Nana Patekar, Farida Jalal, followed by Disha Patani, Tamannaah Bhatia & Vikrant Massey in a special appearances O'Romeo is a visual treat. Vishal Bhardwaj's direction is seamlessly balanced between the mass and class appeal. His sharp attention to even the minute details truly yet again proves his eye for nuanced filmmaking. The jaw dropping action sequences performed by Shahid Kapoor, Avinash Tiwary is arresting and even Triptii Dimri impresses with her action skills making the hype and high anticipation around the film all worth it. The performances by each actor is refined, outstanding and in one word perfect.Shahid Kapoor as Ustara is mind boggling and O'Romeo surely stands as one of his finest roles. Triptii Dimri as Afshan has the innocence yet when required the zeal and fire for revenge. Avinash Tiwary as Jalal is unexpected and unrecognisable. The head tattoo adds to his menacing look and the ruthless character that he plays on screen. The chemistry between Shahid and Triptii feels fresh, intensely passionate and yet they never make you feel this is the first time they are sharing screen space together. Audiences are in for a visual treat with Farida Jalal's fiery dialogues and Nana Patekar's raw and unfiltered dialogue delivery and magnetic screen presence. The humour of the film is something that is strategically placed and doesn't disrupt the emotional intensity. Vishal Bhardwaj can never go wrong when it comes to music. Each music track is immensely soul stirring and melody that you will connect to. The dance numbers be it Aashiqon ki colony, paan ki dukaan has an unmatched energy and makes you want to shake a leg. What grabs your attention is also what a phenomenal dancer Shahid and Disha are and how beautifully they have been brought together in the popular tracks of the movie. Sajid Nadiadwala adds another impressive visionary movie to his legacy with O'Romeo after some of the most inspiring and milestone movies like Chhichhore, 83,Tamasha, Chandu Champion and more."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aY7_mFWLo0XkEfK7_ORomeo.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-02-13T06:15:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M4hKmuBzUU"}},"uid":"review-oromeo"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'Anaganaga Oka Raju'"},"content":{"text":"Naveen Polishetty, who gained immense popularity overnight as a hero with the film Jathi Ratnalu, has been making films slowly and steadily without much fanfare. His film with Anushka, Miss Shetty Mr. Polishetty, was considered decent, but some felt it wasn't a film befitting Naveen's image. Naveen started this film with his own script. Even though the director changed, he took the lead in carrying the film forward. From the beginning of the film's production, they have been conducting promotions in a way that raised expectations. Let's see how the film is in this review.  Story: Raju (Naveen Polishetty), who belongs to a zamindar family, lives a respectable life in the village by invoking his ancestors' name, even though he has lost all his properties. Although he is a zamindar's heir in name, Raju faces financial difficulties. Even though he has lost all his fields and properties, he continues to be called a zamindar in the village by mentioning his grandfather's name. He thinks that to solve all his problems, he needs to marry a very wealthy girl. He looks at many prospective matches for this purpose. Finally, he meets Charulata (Meenakshi Chaudhary). Upon learning that she is the daughter of the very wealthy Bhupathi Raju (Rao Ramesh), he undertakes \"Operation Charulata\" to make her fall in love with him.  Charulata falls for his plan, and Raju and Charu get married in a grand ceremony. After the marriage, Raju learns some shocking things, and his situation becomes even worse than before the wedding. How does Raju get out of these circumstances? Does Raju manage to overcome his financial problems as he had hoped? What he does in response to that is the film's plot.  Actors' Performance: It's evident from watching the film that Naveen Polishetty carried the entire burden of the movie on his shoulders. Naveen impressed with his comedic timing. He captivated with his signature mannerisms and also impressed with his dialogues and dance. He also attracted everyone's attention by performing an action sequence. There is no doubt that Naveen's comedic timing is the main attraction of the film. He dominated the entire film with his acting and comedy. Even though the entire film revolved around Naveen, he acted with balance and restraint without going overboard anywhere.  The heroine, Meenakshi Chaudhary, looks very beautiful. She has already earned good marks in terms of her looks. Although she seemed to overact in one or two places, her overall performance was impressive. Rao Ramesh impressed in his limited role. The actors in other roles performed adequately. However, none of them got the scope to deliver a great performance.  Technical Aspects: The director tried to make the story completely entertaining. In that process, the comedy scenes he wrote were somewhat funny. However, every scene felt like something seen before, like something that had made people laugh before. The writing was particularly poor in the second half. It is known that Naveen is one of the writers of this film. It doesn't seem like he gave much importance to other characters except for his own.  There is nothing much to say about the music. While one song was somewhat decent, overall, the songs and background score were not great. The cinematography is good; the beauty of the village was captured well. There are many complaints regarding the editing. The second half, in particular, needed significant trimming. The production values ​​are in line with the story.  Analysis: The fact that Naveen Polishetty is releasing his film knowing that there are big films releasing for Sankranthi suggests he had a lot of confidence in his movie. His statements before the film's release also generated interest. He conducted promotional activities in a way that attracted everyone's attention. However, his complete control over the script and the lack of importance given to any character other than his own resulted in the entire film revolving around Naveen. Despite this, the first half felt decent and progressed with comedy.  However, despite a major problem in the second half, it's unclear why he's contesting in elections and making various attempts to win them. Only Naveen knows why a person from one village is contesting elections in another village. The entire second half proceeded illogically, like magic. While logic isn't always necessary for such entertainment films, assuming that the audience will accept and believe anything shown to them can backfire. That's what happened here. The illogical scenes and screenplay became excessive. The villain had no importance whatsoever; everyone stood before the hero like sheep. The audience won't stand for that. Therefore, it remains to be seen how well the audience will receive the king's entertainment.  Plus points: Naveen Polishetty Some comedy scenes First half.  Minus points: Second half Illogical scenes Routine climax Music  Conclusion... This entertainment is not enough for the Sankranthi competition, Raju.  Banner: Sithara Entertainments  Producers: Naga Vamsi, Sai Soujanya  Director: Mari  Music: Mickey J. Meyer  Cast: Naveen Polishetty, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Rao Ramesh, Tharak Ponnappa and others"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aWdkoQIvOtkhBfM4_AnaganagaOkaRaju.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-01-14T07:42:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSGVbEZHgSQ"}},"uid":"review-anaganaga-oka-raju"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi'"},"content":{"text":"Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja has been struggling with a series of flops. The recent film 'Mass Jathara' further disappointed his fans. Recovering quickly from that flop, Ravi Teja made this film at a very fast pace. Director Kishore Tirumala has crafted this film as a family entertainer. It was promoted as a good family entertainer for this Sankranthi season. Let's see in this review whether the film lives up to those expectations.  Story: Ram (Ravi Teja) and Balamani (Dimple Hayathi) are husband and wife. They lead a very harmonious life together. While their married life is going smoothly, due to some unexpected events, Ram unexpectedly meets Manasa Shetty (Ashika Ranganath) from Spain, and a physical relationship develops between them.  After returning from Spain, Ram is troubled by this incident. That's when Manasa comes to Hyderabad. This leads to more problems for Ram. Ram tries to tell Manasa that he is married. What happens in the end? How do the two women play games with Ram? That's the story of the film.  Actors' Performance: Ravi Teja, as always, impressed with his energetic performance. It has been proven once again that he can easily handle such roles. Although being caught between two women is a somewhat new subject for Ravi Teja, he was still captivating. With his trademark mannerisms, Ravi Teja was decent in creating humor through awkward situations and interactions between the two female leads. However, he failed to impress in the songs. In some scenes, his age was clearly visible. Overall, it must be said that Ravi Teja tried his best to deliver full-fledged entertainment.  Among the heroines, Dimple Hayathi deserves special mention. She played Ravi Teja's wife. Her character was portrayed as both traditional and beautiful. However, in some scenes, it feels like another actress would have been a better fit for this role than Dimple. There wasn't much scope for acting. Dimple was decent with what she had. Ashika impressed with her beauty. She played the role of a girl who takes revenge on the person who cheated her. Her character also had only moderate scope for acting. However, overall, Dimple Hayathi impressed in the role of Manasa that she was given.  Technical Aspects: Director Kishore Tirumala should have written a stronger story. He claimed to have managed with the screenplay despite the simple story. He tried to drive the narrative with entertainment. However, he should have presented the story in a more engaging way for the audience. Some dialogues were good, while others were very clichéd.  Bheems' music was average. The songs were not very impressive. The background score was also just average. The cinematography was average. The cinematography was good in some of the foreign location scenes. There were flaws in the editing. Some scenes in the second half feel dragged out. The production values ​​are in line with the story.  Analysis: From the beginning, the unit members have been saying that this film delivers the kind of entertainment that audiences expect from Ravi Teja. Many films have been made in the past about a man caught between two women. Director Kishore has tried to bring back the same story with a new backdrop. It must be said that the director has succeeded to a certain extent in making the film's screenplay entertaining.  Despite the routine story, he managed to evoke laughter in places with the screenplay he chose. He also kept the story moving forward without becoming boring. However, when there is a very strong family entertainer playing alongside it, this film needed to be even better. It needed to be a superior family entertainer. But since the film is only moderately entertaining, it remains to be seen how much the audience will support this film.  Plus Points: Some comedy scenes First half Serial song  Minus Points: Routine story Narrative Some scenes in the second half  Finally... A request to all husbands... A routine entertainer  Banner: SLV Cinemas  Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri  Director: Kishore Tirumala  Music: Bheems Ceciroleo  Cast: Ravi Teja, Dimple Hayathi, Ashika Ranganath, Sunil, Tharak Ponnappa, Soni, Vennela Kishore, Satya, and others"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aWYRSgIvOtkhBbFi_BMW.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-01-13T08:33:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7PJpctfx3Q"}},"uid":"review-bhartha-mahasayulaku-wignyapthi"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'Mana Shankaravaraprasad Garu'"},"content":{"text":"After delivering the biggest blockbuster with 'Sankranthi Ki Vastunnam' alongside Venkatesh for Sankranthi 2025, Anil Ravipudi is being called the 'Sankranthi Director'. In this context, ever since the announcement that Anil would be coming with a film starring the Megastar for Sankranthi, everyone has been eagerly waiting to see how it would turn out. Moreover, with Venkatesh also in the film and every song released becoming a hit, the expectations increased even further. Let's see in this review whether Anil Ravipudi lived up to the expectations, continued his Sankranthi sentiment, and delivered a hit.  Story: Shankaravaraprasad (Chiranjeevi) is a National Security Officer. Due to certain reasons, he divorces his wife Shashirekha (Nayanthara). At the time of the divorce, they have two children. Shashirekha, who is one of the wealthiest women in the country, takes precautions to prevent Shankaravaraprasad from even meeting his children. After a long time, Shankaravaraprasad gets the opportunity to see his children. At that time, realizing that his children are longing for their father's love, he decides to get closer to Shashirekha again.  What does Shankaravaraprasad do for this? A certain circumstance leads him to become a security officer at Shashirekha's house. What is that circumstance? What happened in the end? Will the divorced couple reunite? This is the storyline of the film.  Actors' Performance: No amount of praise is enough for Megastar Chiranjeevi's performance. From the beginning, fans eagerly awaited seeing Chiranjeevi's vintage comedy in this film. They got exactly what they hoped for from Chiranjeevi. He entertained with his unique mannerisms, just like he did in his brother's film and some other movies. He impressed in dance, action, drama, and everything else. He was particularly outstanding in some of the comedy scenes. The director fully utilized Chiranjeevi's potential. It felt like Chiranjeevi completely surrendered to the director's vision.  Venkatesh impressed in his role. His look and body language were captivating as always. Venkatesh excelled, especially in the scenes with Chiranjeevi. It must be said that the film's second half definitely picked up because of Venkatesh's presence. The story revolves around Nayanthara's character, but she didn't get much scope to perform. The director designed her character to be serious throughout. Except for one or two scenes, there isn't much to say about Nayanthara's performance. However, she impressed with her look. As Chiranjeevi's leading lady and playing the role of the richest woman in the country, Nayanthara fit perfectly into the character. The other actors also performed well within the scope of their respective roles.  Technical Aspects: There is no doubt that the film, which is releasing for Sankranthi, became a super hit because of its musical success. Everyone doubted whether Bheem could deliver such songs and music again. Even Mega fans commented that Bheems was unnecessary. But unexpectedly, Bheem delivered music perfectly suited to Megastar Chiranjeevi's body language and Anil Ravipudi's screenplay and writing. Bheem's music became the main attraction of the film. He deserves credit for elevating the film not only with the songs but also with the background score.  Director Anil Ravipudi once again worked his magic with his screenplay. The story is very simple, and the premise he chose is also very simple, but he impressed with the screenplay woven around it, his direction, dialogues, and writing. It has been proven once again that Anil Ravipudi can create a sensation with his comedy. The cinematography is average. It must be said that such comedy films don't require exceptional cinematography. The cinematography is adequate for the film. Some scenes in the second half could have been trimmed. The production values ​​are quite good, in line with the story.  Analysis: With five films releasing for Sankranthi, especially with a pan-India superstar like Prabhas's Raja Saab also releasing, some expressed doubts about what kind of result our Manasankaravaraprasad would achieve. However, those who had faith in Anil Ravipudi's content and his comedy expressed the opinion from the beginning that Manasankaravaraprasad had a strong chance of being a big hit. And as expected, Anil Ravipudi has once again proven his mettle with this film.  Except for one or two scenes in the second half, the entire film was a full-fledged entertainer. Especially the comedy in the first half and the vintage songs featuring the Venky-Chiru combo in the second half are undoubtedly the highlights of the film. If a little more care had been taken with the second half, it would have been on another level. Even now, without a doubt, this film stands as a full-length entertainer for this Sankranthi.  For the fans and audience who were waiting to see what kind of comedy Anil Ravipudi would deliver with a megastar like Chiranjeevi, it can be said that the film provided entertaining content without any disappointment. With a couple of sentimental scenes, some action sequences, and songs, the film is good in all aspects.  Plus Points: Comedy, Chiranjeevi, Venky, Music, First Half  Minus Points: Some scenes in the second half  Finally... Just like Sankranthi 2025, there is no doubt that Sankranthi 2026 will also belong to Anil's entertainment.  Banner: Shine Screens, Gold Box Entertainments  Producers: Sahu Garapati, Sushmita Konidela  Director: Anil Ravipudi  Music: Bheems Ceciroleo  Cast: Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Nayanthara, Catherine Tresa, Sachin Khedekar, Sharath Saxena, Harshavardhan, Abhinav Gomatam and others"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aWQCvAIvOtkhBRbE_MSVPG2.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-01-11T20:06:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4CbAkPb468"}},"uid":"review-mana-shankaravaraprasad-garu"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: The RajaSaab"},"content":{"text":"Ever since Baahubali made him a pan-India superstar, expectations around Prabhas have been sky-high. Naturally, fans expect every film of his to match that scale. At such a time, when it was announced that Prabhas would be doing a film with Maruthi, a director known mainly for small-budget entertainers, many fans openly opposed the combination. There were even protests urging Prabhas not to do the film. However, ignoring fan pressure, Prabhas listened to Maruthi’s story and went ahead with Raja Saab. So how did the film turn out? Did it live up to Maruthi’s claims, or did it end up being the disappointment fans feared? Let’s find out in this review. Story: Raju, aka Raja Saab (Prabhas), shares a deep emotional bond with his grandmother Gangadevi (Zarina Wahab). Though she belongs to a zamindar family, she chooses to live a simple life with her grandson. As age catches up with her, Gangadevi begins to suffer from health issues, particularly memory loss. She repeatedly tells Raju about her late husband Kanakaraju (Sanjay Dutt), who appears in her dreams, and asks him to find and bring him back. Raju’s search leads him to a deserted royal palace hidden deep inside the Narsapur forest. Once there, shocking events unfold. Raju realizes that Kanakaraju is trying to kill both Gangadevi and him. What is hidden inside the palace? Why would a man who is supposedly dead want to kill his own wife and grandson? These questions form the crux of the story. Performances: Prabhas shoulders the entire film. In recent times, he has faced criticism for weak screen presence and limited screen time in some films. However, in Raja Saab, Prabhas is present throughout and impresses with his comic timing. That said, his romantic scenes with the heroines feel underwhelming, as usual. He performs well in action sequences and especially shines in the emotional moments during the climax. After a long time, audiences get to see a somewhat fresh version of Prabhas. There was a lot of buzz around Sanjay Dutt’s role, but unfortunately, his character offers very little scope for performance. Zarina Wahab stands out in her key role and shares a good on-screen rapport with Prabhas. The comedy by Satya and Saptagiri works to an extent, while VTV Ganesh once again succeeds in making Telugu audiences laugh. However, many of these characters feel familiar, as if we’ve seen them in similar roles before. Technical Aspects: Director Maruthi seems to have completely lost grip on the story. In trying to present Prabhas in a comedy-oriented role, he fails to maintain control over the screenplay. Both the narration and direction lack clarity and consistency. Maruthi’s direction ends up being one of the biggest drawbacks. Thaman’s music is disappointing from the start. None of the songs released before the film made an impact. Fans who had high hopes for the background score will also be let down, as it works only in one or two scenes. Cinematography is average and not particularly noteworthy. The VFX are a major letdown—despite claims of heavy investment and long production time, the visuals do not reflect that effort. Production values, however, are decent. Analysis: Everyone knows Prabhas is no longer a small-time hero, but Raja Saab makes one wonder if Maruthi forgot that fact. Showing Prabhas’ comic side does not require reducing his stature. His star image doesn’t need to be compromised for comedy. Audiences expect to see him presented at his current level, but Maruthi seems to have completely missed the opportunity. It’s hard to understand why Prabhas agreed to this film and how he believed Maruthi could deliver a movie that matches his stature. If the sole intention was to make a comedy film, choosing Maruthi turns out to be a big mistake. The same errors Prabhas made with Radhe Shyam seem to have been repeated here. Films that don’t match his level or lack strong content will no longer be accepted by audiences. Despite being promoted as a horror-comedy, Raja Saab lacks both genuine horror and effective comedy. This film proves that such a genre may not suit Prabhas. Maruthi is likely to face heavy criticism. Prabhas, however, does his part, offering some consolation to fans. Those expecting Bujjigadu or Darling-level comedy will be disappointed, but die-hard fans may still enjoy a few entertaining moments. Plus Points: Prabhas One or two comedy scenes Thaman’s background score in a few scenes Minus Points: Story and screenplay Maruthi’s direction Weak VFX Film not matching Prabhas’ star image Final Verdict: This is not the kind of film that should be made with a pan-India star like Prabhas. Banner: People’s Media Factory\nProducer: T.G. Vishwa Prasad\nDirector: Maruthi\nMusic: Thaman\nCast: Prabhas, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Zarina Wahab, VTV Ganesh, Samuthirakani, Satya, Saptagiri, and others."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aWDKmQIvOtkhBMzr_RSB.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-01-09T09:31:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-8w5yDwukA"}},"uid":"review-the-rajasaab"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri'"},"content":{"text":"Young heartthrob Kartik Aaryan and hot and glamorous Ananya Panday starrer Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri has finally hit the theatres. Let’s find out how the film fares.  The story revolves around Rehaan (Kartik Aaryan) and Rumi (Ananya Panday), who meet during a trip journey. As the trip progresses, the bond between them grows stronger. Before they even realise it, this closeness turns into love. Rehaan eventually proposes marriage to Rumi, but Rumi is worried about her father, played by Jackie Shroff. She fears that if she marries Rehaan and moves to the US, who will stay with her father in India—especially since her younger sister is also set to move to Canada after her marriage. Will Rehaan and Rumi be able to get married or not? For that, you’ll have to watch the film.  Directed by Sameer Vidwans, the film is handled with great finesse. His direction is impressive, and the screenplay is well-structured. The cinematography is visually appealing and adds freshness to the narrative. The first half of the film is stronger and more engaging compared to the second half. The music album is another highlight—almost all the songs are melodious and look beautiful on screen as well. The dialogues are witty and genuinely funny, keeping the audience entertained.  Talking about performances, Kartik Aaryan delivers a solid act. He brings charm and depth to the character of Rehaan with his powerful performance. Ananya Panday also does a commendable job, especially in several emotional scenes where she surprises with her expressive acting. Neena Gupta shines as Kartik Aaryan’s mother and plays her role with warmth and conviction. Jackie Shroff leaves a mark with his restrained yet impactful performance. The supporting cast also does justice to their respective roles.  Overall, Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri is a delightful romantic comedy. The film conveys a beautiful message—that while parents always compromise for their children, it is equally important for children to make compromises for their parents. If you are a young couple who values love along with family emotions, this film is definitely worth watching.  Director: Sameer Vidwans,  Producers: Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Bhumika Tewari   Cast: Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday, Neena Gupta, Jackie Shroff and others"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aU12MHNYClf9opAS_tumerina.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2025-12-25T05:36:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jStzDYz2ajI"}},"uid":"review-tu-meri-main-tera-main-tera-tu-meri"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"'అఖండ 2' రివ్యూ... ఫ్యాన్స్‌కి పూనకాలు"},"content":{"text":"నందమూరి బాలకృష్ణ, బోయపాటి కాంబో మూవీ అనగానే ఫ్యాన్స్‌కి మాత్రమే కాకుండా అన్ని వర్గాల ప్రేక్షకులకు ఆసక్తి ఉండటం చాలా సహజం. ఎందుకంటే వీరి కాంబోలో ఇప్పటికే సింహా, లెజెండ్‌, అఖండ వంటి సూపర్‌ హిట్‌ సినిమాలు వచ్చాయి. మూడు సినిమాలు సూపర్‌ హిట్‌ కావడంతో పాటు, అఖండకు సీక్వెల్‌గా రూపొందిన సినిమా కావడంతో అఖండ 2 పై అంచనాలు భారీగా ఉన్నాయి. మరి ఆ అంచనాలకు ఈ సినిమా తగ్గట్లుగా ఉందా? ఈ కాంబోలో నాల్గవ హిట్‌ నమోదు అయిందా అనేది ఈ రివ్యూలో చూద్దాం.  కథ : సైనిక చర్య ద్వారా ఇండియాపై విజయాన్ని సొంతం చేసుకోలేక పోయిన శత్రు దేశంకు చెందిన దుర్మార్ఘులు కుట్రపూరితంగా ప్రవర్తించి, ఇండియాలోనే ఉంటూ అధికారం కోసం ఎంతకైనా తెగించే రాజకీయ నాయకుడి సహాయంతో వినాశనంకు ప్లాన్‌ చేస్తారు. అందుకు మహాకుంభమేళను ఎంపిక చేసుకుంటారు. వేలాది మంది ప్రాణాలు తీసేందుకు ఒక వైరస్‌ను క్రియేట్‌ చేస్తారు. దాంతో ఇండియా మొత్తం అల్లకల్లోలం అవుతుంది.  ఆ వైరస్‌కి వెంటనే వ్యాక్సిన్‌ను కనిపెట్టిన భారత శాస్త్రవేత్తలు దాన్ని జనాలకు ఇచ్చేందుకు ప్రయత్నం చేస్తారు. ఆ సమయంలో మరోసారి శత్రుదేశంకు చెందిన వారు దాడి చేస్తారు.  ఆ సమయంలో అఖండ(బాలకృష్ణ) ఆ వ్యాక్సిన్‌ను ఎలా రక్షించాడు? అసలు అఖండ ఏం చేస్తున్నాడు అనేది సినిమా కథాంశం.  నటీనటుల నటన : నందమూరి బాలకృష్ణ రెండు విభిన్నమైన పాత్రల్లో నటించి మెప్పించాడు. ముఖ్యంగా అఖండ పాత్రలో బాలయ్య లుక్ కి ఫ్యాన్స్ మతి పోవడం ఖాయం. గతంలోనే ఆయన అఖండ పాత్రలో అఘోరగా నటించి మెప్పించిన విషయం తెల్సిందే. ఇప్పుడు అంతకు మించి అన్నట్లుగా ఎక్కువ నిడివి ఉన్న పాత్రలో కనిపించాడు. బాలకృష్ణ అటువంటి గెటప్‌ లో కనిపించడమే గొప్ప విషయం అంటే, ఆ లుక్‌ తో చేసిన యాక్షన్‌ సీన్స్ నెవ్వర్‌ బిఫోర్‌ అన్నట్లుగా సాగాయి. మరో పాత్రలో ఫ్యామిలీ మ్యాన్‌ గా బాలకృష్ణ ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. మొత్తంగా బాలకృష్ణ వన్‌మ్యాన్‌ షో అన్నట్లుగా నడిపించాడు.  హీరోయిన్‌ సంయుక్త మీనన్‌ ఒక్క పాటకే పరిమితం అయింది. ఒక యాక్షన్‌ సన్నివేశంలోనూ ఆమె కనిపించింది. అయితే ఆమె పాత్ర నిడివి కొంత మేరకు ఉండటం జరిగింది. అయితే ఉన్నంతలో గ్లామర్‌ తో అలరించింది. సినిమాలో మొదటి నుంచి కూడా హర్షాలి పాత్ర గురించి ప్రముఖంగా చెబుతూ వచ్చారు. అన్నట్లుగానే ఈ సినిమాలో ఆమె పాత్రకు వెయిట్‌ ఉంది. అయితే ఆమె స్క్రీన్‌ ప్రజెన్స్ ఎక్కువ సమయం ఏమీ లేదు. ఉన్నంతలో పర్వాలేదు అనిపించింది.  ఆది పినిశెట్టి విలన్‌గా ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. సెకండ్‌ హాఫ్‌ లో వచ్చే అతడు క్రూరమైన మాయావిగా కనిపించి మెప్పించాడు. ఇతర పాత్రల్లో నటించిన వారు వారి పాత్రల పరిధిలో పర్వాలేదు అనిపించారు.  టెక్నికల్‌ : అఖండ సినిమా పేరు ఎత్తగానే ప్రతి ఒక్కరికీ ఆ సినిమా కోసం తమన్‌ ఇచ్చిన బ్యాక్ గ్రౌండ్ స్కోర్ గుర్తుకు వస్తుంది అనడంలో సందేహం లేదు. అందుకే అఖండ 2 సినిమాలో తమన్‌ ఇచ్చిన బ్యాక్‌గ్రౌండ్‌ స్కోర్ ఎలా ఉంటుందా అని అంతా ఆసక్తిగా ఎదురు చూశారు. సినిమా విడుదలకు ముందే టీజర్‌, గ్లిమ్స్‌, ట్రైలర్‌ లో తమన్‌ తన మ్యూజిక్‌ తో హైప్‌ క్రియేట్‌ చేయడంలో సక్సెస్‌ అయ్యాడు. అంతే కాకుండా ఒక పాటతోనూ మెప్పించాడు. బాలకృష్ణ మాస్ ఇమేజ్‌ కి తగ్గట్లుగా తమన్ బీజీఎం ఇవ్వడంతో సినిమా స్థాయి పెరిగింది. యాక్షన్ సన్నివేశాల్లో తమన్‌ మ్యూజిక్‌ కుర్చీ అంచున కూర్చోబెట్టింది అనడంలో సందేహం లేదు.  దర్శకుడు బోయపాటి శ్రీను ఈసారి కథ విషయంలో ఇంకాస్త ఎక్కువ శ్రద్ద పెట్టాల్సింది అనిపించింది. అఖండ 2 సినిమా కథ విషయంలో అసంతృప్తిగా ఉంది. ఇక స్క్రీన్‌ ప్లే విషయంలోనూ చాలా లోపాలు ఉన్నాయి. కథ చిన్న లైన్‌తోనే ఉన్నప్పటికీ స్క్రీన్‌ ప్లేను అందుకు తగ్గట్లుగా ఆకట్టుకునే విధంగా నడిపించాల్సిన అవసరం ఉంది. కానీ దర్శకుడు ఆ దిశగా కథను నడిపించడంలో విఫలం అయ్యాడు. వీఎఫ్‌ఎక్స్‌ మరీ పేలవంగా ఉంది. సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ బాగుంది. కొన్ని హిమాలయ షాట్స్ ను చక్కగా చూపించారు. నిర్మాణాత్మక విలువలు కథానుసారంగా బాగున్నాయి.  విశ్లేషణ : అనుకోని అవాంతరం కారణంగా ఆలస్యం అయిన అఖండ 2 సినిమా విషయంలో అభిమానులతో పాటు అన్ని వర్గాల వారు మొదటి నుంచి పాజిటివ్‌ హోప్‌ ను కలిగి ఉన్నారు. ఎప్పుడైతే అవాంతరాలు రావడం మొదలైందో అప్పటి నుంచే సినిమా పై అనుమానాలు వ్యక్తం అయ్యాయి. ఫలితం విషయంలో ఈసారి ఏమైనా తేడా కొట్టేనా అన్నట్లుగా కొందరు మాట్లాడుతూ వచ్చారు. అదే జరిగింది అనే అభిప్రాయం వ్యక్తం అవుతోంది. అభిమానులు బాలకృష్ణ కోసం అఖండ 2 సినిమాను చూసి ఎంజాయ్‌ చేయవచ్చు. కానీ రెగ్యులర్‌ ప్రేక్షకులు ఈ సినిమాను చూసి ఆనందించే ఎలిమెంట్స్ ఎక్కువగా లేవని చెప్పాలి. కథను సరిగ్గా చెప్పక పోవడంతో పాటు, స్క్రీన్‌ ప్లే విషయంలో నిరుత్సాహ పరిచారు.  తమన్‌ బ్యాక్‌ గ్రౌండ్‌ స్కోర్ బాగున్నా అందుకు తగ్గట్లుగా యాక్షన్ సీన్స్ పండలేదు. బాలయ్య యాక్షన్ సీన్స్ ను ఆయన అభిమానులు ఎంజాయ్‌ చేస్తారు, కానీ ఆయన మార్క్ డ్రామా, ఎమోషన్‌ సీన్స్ లేకపోవడంతో రెగ్యులర్‌ ప్రేక్షకులు బోర్‌ ఫీల్‌ అయ్యే అవకాశం ఉంది. ఒకటి రెండు సీన్స్ మినహా రెగ్యులర్‌ ఆడియన్స్ ను కట్టి పడేసే సీన్స్ లేవని చెప్పక తప్పదు. మరి థియేట్రికల్‌ రన్‌ లో ఫ్యాన్స్ తో పాటు ప్రేక్షకుల నుంచి ఎలాంటి స్పందన వస్తుందా అనేది చూడాలి.  ప్లస్ పాయింట్స్ :  బాలకృష్ణ,  తమన్ సంగీతం. కొన్ని యాక్షన్‌ సీన్స్‌. మైనస్ పాయింట్స్ :  కథ, కథనం, ఎమోషన్‌ లేకపోవడం, ఓవర్‌ స్టంట్స్‌. చివరగా... అఖండ 2 అభిమానుల వరకు మాత్రమే..! బ్యానర్ : 14 రీల్స్‌ ప్లస్‌ నిర్మాత : రామ్ ఆచంట, గోపీ ఆచంట దర్శకత్వం : బోయపాటి శ్రీను సంగీతం : తమన్‌ తారాగణం : బాలకృష్ణ, సంయుక్త మీనన్‌, హర్షాలి మల్హోత్ర, ఆది పినిశెట్టి, పూర్ణ, అయ్యప్ప పి శర్మ తదితరులు"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aTsrEXNYClf9oFJC_Akhanda2.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2025-12-13T04:32:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL3T1yJxisc"}},"uid":"akhanda-2-review....poonakaalu-for-fans"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'Dhurandhar‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌'"},"content":{"text":"Dhurandhar hits the audience like a cyclone—untamed, persistent, and spectacularly dhamakedaar. Aditya Dhar's latest triumph is far from just a movie; it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, a cinematic event of the year that completely breaks the clutter of Indian espionage thrillers. With Indian heart and international standard, Dhar weaves a story full of human touch, intricacy, and spark, reaffirming that he belongs among the very few directors capable of conceiving on a grand scale while still keeping the story deeply character-driven.  Drawing inspiration from the IC-814 hijacking and the 2001 Parliament attack, the film sets the stage on a historic backdrop without wasting a moment. Dhar then skillfully expands the narrative to show the political tremors that pushed the Indian intelligence system beyond its limits. Madhavan as IB Chief Ajay Sanyal is the rock on which the story stands. His portrayal, full of precision and gravitas, earns seeti maar reactions in every scene. The dialogues are crisp, the energy is infectious, and the immersion into this high-stakes world is so real that it grips from the first frame.  One of the most striking elements is the use of archival footage, including 9/11 and other terror attacks, interspersed with chilling audio of attackers plotting against India. These sequences evoke patriotism without jingoism, reminding the audience of the stakes while highlighting India’s strategic resilience. It’s a cinematic call to awareness and courage that makes the story even more gripping.  Ranveer Singh delivers arguably his career-best performance—raw, gritty, massy, and explosively powerful. Hamza is hurt, angry, unpredictable, yet inexplicably charming. The transformation from a rage-driven youth to a cold, calculated underworld operative is executed with staggering emotional finesse. Ranveer doesn’t just perform; he literally “blows up” the screen, particularly in the latter half, becoming almost synonymous with the storyline—a 10/10 hardcore action avatar.  The supporting cast matches this energy brilliantly. Akshaye Khanna, as Rehman Dakait, is eerie, sparkling, and dreadful—a mind-is-the-weapon villain whose expressions and timing make him unforgettable. Sanjay Dutt is pure cannon fire as SP Chaudhary Aslam, “The Jinn,” bringing raw toughness to every frame. Arjun Rampal’s Major Iqbal commands attention with his silent menace, while Sara Arjun impresses in her star-studded debut. Every actor is fully into their character, creating a dangerously immersive atmosphere.  The film’s pace is relentless, thanks to Aditya Dhar’s mastery over tempo. And crucially, despite its 214-minute runtime, the length never feels distracting. Every scene is deliberate, every beat perfect, making the infiltration plan genuinely nerve-wracking. The background music is another major highlight—the BGM keeps the energy flowing continuously, never letting the audience feel a dull moment. The soundtrack is one of the strongest pillars of the film, arguably the album of the year or even the decade, turning tension, discovery, and climax into cinematic thunder.  Violence is used sparingly—just three sequences are truly explicit, each dramatically justified. The real intensity comes from the emotional stakes, character development, and political intrigue. The first half showcases masterful world-building, with the interval delivering pure goosebumps and doubling audience excitement. Post-interval, conspiracies intertwine, political power shifts, and Hamza consolidates the mafia core through strategy, betrayal, and even a calculated marriage, setting up a perfect stage for the explosive Part Two coming Eid 2026.  Jyoti Deshpande, Lokesh Dhar, and Aditya Dhar, backed by B62 Studios and Jio Studios, leave no stone unturned in creating a universe that is vast, real, and cinematically rich. Their unwavering support for large sets, hard action, bold storytelling, and a stellar ensemble cast shines in every frame, elevating Indian genre cinema to new heights.  Dhurandhar is a genre-defining spectacle that combines ferocious execution, meticulous craft, and unforgettable impact. With Aditya Dhar’s finest direction and Ranveer Singh’s career-best performance, it makes a solid case for being one of the boldest, most compelling thrillers of the year. The game is set, the pieces are moving, and the wait for Part Two is fervent—completely justified by the high stakes, breathtaking performances, and mind-blowing storytelling.  Cast: Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi and others  Director/Writer: Aditya Dhar"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aTK2Z3NYClf9n2ee_dhurandar.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2025-12-05T08:15:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKOVzHcjEIo"}},"uid":"review-dhurandhar"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"'ఆంధ్రాకింగ్‌ తాలూకా' రివ్యూ... ఫ్యాన్స్‌ మూవీ"},"content":{"text":"రామ్‌ వరుస విజయాలతో ఎనర్జిటిక్ స్టార్‌ ఇమేజ్‌ని సొంతం చేసుకుని కెరీర్‌ ఆరంభంలో అందరి దృష్టిని ఆకర్షించాడు. కానీ గత కొంత కాలంగా ఆయన పూర్తిగా గాడి తప్పినట్లుగా కనిపిస్తున్నాడు. ఏమాత్రం ఆకట్టుకోని కథ, కథనాలను, దర్శకులను ఎంపిక చేసుకోవడంతో ఆయనకు వరుస ఫ్లాప్‌లు తప్పలేదు. ఇస్మార్ట్‌ శంకర్ తర్వాత రామ్‌ ఒక మంచి హిట్‌ కోసం ఎదురు చూస్తున్నాడు. ఆ హిట్‌ ఈ సినిమాతో వచ్చిందా అనేది ఈ రివ్యూలో చూద్దాం.  కథ :  సూర్య(ఉపేంద్ర) తెలుగు సినిమా ఇండస్ట్రీలో స్టార్‌ హీరో. అభిమానులు ఆయన్ను ఆంధ్రా కింగ్‌ అనే బిరుదుతో పిలుచుకుంటూ ఉంటారు. వరుస విజయాలు దక్కించుకుంటూ వచ్చిన సూర్యకు వందవ సినిమాకు ముందు కెరీర్‌ పరంగా ఒడిదొడుకులు ఎదుర్కోవాల్సి వస్తుంది. వరుస ఫ్లాప్స్‌ పడటంతో సూర్య ను విమర్శించే వారు, తిట్టేవారు ఎక్కువ అవుతారు. ఆయన పనైపోయిందని విమర్శిస్తూ ఉంటారు. ఆ సమయంలో సూర్య 100వ సినిమాను మొదలు పెడతాడు.  సినిమాపై అంచనాలు లేకపోవడం, అసలు సూర్య సినిమాను ఎవరు చూస్తారు అని జనాలు అనుకుంటూ ఉండటంతో ఆ సినిమా ఆర్థిక సమస్యలు ఎదుర్కొంటుంది. సినిమా పూర్తి చేయడానికి రూ.3 కోట్లు అవసరం అవుతుంది. ఆ సమయంలో సూర్యను అమితంగా అభిమానించే సాగర్‌ (రామ్‌) ముందుకు వస్తాడు. తాను ఎంతో కష్టపడి సంపాదించిన ఆస్తిని అమ్మి, ఆ డబ్బును తన అభిమాన హీరో, ఆంధ్రాకింగ్‌ సూర్యకి చేరేలా చేస్తాడు.  తీవ్ర ఆర్థిక ఇబ్బందుల్లో ఉన్న సూర్య తన అకౌంట్‌లో పడ్డ రూ.3 కోట్లు చూసి షాక్‌ అవుతాడు. ఆ డబ్బును తన అభిమాని అయిన సాగర్‌ పంపించినట్లు తెలిసి షాక్‌ అవుతాడు. తన అభిమానిని కలుసుకునేందుకు సూర్య బయలుజేరుతాడు. ఆ క్రమంలో సాగర్‌ గురించి పలు విషయాలను సూర్య తెలుసుకుంటాడు. ఒక అభిమానిని స్టార్‌ హీరో ఎలా కలుసుకున్నాడు? ఆ తర్వాత ఏం జరిగింది? అనేది కథ. నటీనటుల నటన :  రామ్‌ మొత్తం బాధ్యత తన భుజాలపై వేసుకున్నాడు. ఎప్పటిలాగే ఈ సినిమాతో మరోసారి తన ఎనర్జిటిక్ పెర్ఫార్మెన్స్‌ను చూపించాడు. సాగర్‌ పాత్రకి రామ్‌ ఎంత వరకు చేయాలో అంతకు మించి చేసినట్లుగా అనిపించింది. ఒక పాత్రను చాలా నమ్మడం వల్లే రామ్‌ ఈ స్థాయిలో కష్టపడి ఉంటాడు అనిపించింది. అతడి లుక్‌, డైలాగ్‌ డెలివరీ, యాక్షన్‌ సీన్స్ లో ఆయన ప్రజెన్స్ ఇలా ప్రతి ఒక్క ఎలిమెంట్‌లోనూ రామ్‌ ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. అందుకే అతడు ఒక ఫ్యాన్  గా సరిగ్గా సెట్‌ అయ్యి, సినిమాను మోశాడు. సూపర్‌ స్టార్‌గా నటించిన ఉపేంద్ర తన పాత్రకు న్యాయం చేశాడు. ఒక అభిమాని కోసం వెతుక్కుంటూ వెళ్తున్న సీన్స్ లో అతడి భావోద్వేగం కనిపించింది. సినిమా కోసం అతడు పడే తపన, అతడు పడే కష్టం తాలూక డిటైల్స్ ను ఉపేంద్ర చక్కగా చూపడం జరిగింది. హీరోయిన్‌గా నటించిన భాగ్యశ్రీ బోర్సేకి తన ప్రతిభ మొత్తం చూపించే అవకాశం దక్కలేదు. అయితే ఆమె ఉన్నంతలో అందంగా కనిపించడంతో పాటు, నటనతో ఆకట్టుకుంది. ఇతర నటీనటులు వారి పాత్రల పరిధిలో నటించారు.  టెక్నికల్‌ :  పాటల గురించి ప్రత్యేకంగా చర్చ జరిగింది. కొత్త సంగీత దర్శకులు కుమ్మేశారు అంటూ అంతా తెగ మాట్లాడారు. కానీ వారి నుంచి వచ్చిన సంగీతం కొత్తగా ఉంది కానీ ఆకట్టుకునే విధంగా మాత్రం లేదు. ఇలాంటి సినిమాలకు పాత సంగీత దర్శకులు అయితే న్యాయం చేసేవారు అనిపిస్తుంది. కాని రామ్‌ కి మాత్రం ఎందుకో వీరు నచ్చారు. ఆయన నిర్ణయం తప్పు అని తేలింది.  ఇక దర్శకుడు మహేష్‌ ఎంపిక చేసుకున్న కథ విషయంలో ఎలాంటి తప్పు లేదు. ముఖ్యంగా స్టోరీ లైన్ మంచి పాయింట్‌. కానీ దాన్ని మలచిన తీరు బాగాలేదు. ముఖ్యంగా స్క్రీన్‌ ప్లే విషయంలో సాగతీసినట్లుగా అనిపించింది. ఎడిటింగ్‌ కి ఇంకా చాలా స్కోప్ ఉంది. ఎందుకో చాలా సీన్స్‌ను అలాగే వదిలేశాడు. నిర్మాణాత్మక విలువలు బాగానే ఉన్నాయి. సినిమాటోగ్రాఫీ అప్పటి నేటివిటీకి దగ్గరగా ప్రేక్షకులను తీసుకు వెళ్లడంలో సక్సెస్ అయిందని చెప్పాలి.  విశ్లేషణ :  రామ్‌ దాదాపు ఏడాది  గ్యాప్ తీసుకుని, వందల కొద్ది కథలు విని, పదుల కొద్ది కథలు పక్కన పెట్టుకుని, చివరకు ఈ కథను ఎంపిక చేసుకున్నాడు అని ఆయన సన్నిహితులు అంటున్నారు. అయితే ఇలాంటి కథను ఆయన ఎలా ఒప్పుకున్నాడు అంటూ చాలా మంది ఆశ్చర్యం వ్యక్తం చేస్తున్నారు. స్టోరీ లైన్‌ బాగుంటే సరిపోతుందా, కథ, కథనం విషయంలో దీన్ని ఎంత వరకు ప్రేక్షకులకు ఆకట్టుకునే విధంగా తీసుకు రాగలరు అనే విషయంను ఆయన చూసుకోలేదు అనిపిస్తుంది.  రామ్‌ సాధారణంగానే ఎనర్జిటిక్‌ పెర్ఫార్మెన్స్‌ తో ఆకట్టుకుంటాడు. ఈ సినిమాలోనూ మరోసారి తన సత్తా చాటాడు. కానీ సినిమాలోని ఆయన పాత్ర ఉన్నంత పవర్‌ ఫుల్‌గా స్క్రీన్‌ ప్లే లేదు. గ్రామీన ప్రాంతంలో ఉండే ప్రేమ కథను చూపించే ప్రయత్నం చేశారు. ఆ కథను ఇంకాస్త ఎక్కువ చూపించినా బాగుండేది. హీరో, అభిమాని మధ్య ఉండే సీన్స్ చాలా తక్కువగా ఉన్నాయి. ప్రేక్షకులు ఆశించిన ఎలిమెంట్స్ ఈ సినిమాలో చాలా తక్కువగా ఉన్నాయి. అందుకే సినిమా రెగ్యులర్‌ ప్రేక్షకులను ఆకట్టుకోవడంలో విఫలం అవుతుంది. కానీ తమను తాము ఒక హీరోకు అభిమాని అని చెప్పుకునే వారికి మాత్రం తప్పకుండా ఈ సినిమా నచ్చుతుంది.  ప్లస్ పాయింట్స్ :  రామ్‌ నటన, స్టోరీలైన్‌, కొన్ని ఎమోషనల్‌ సీన్స్‌ మైనస్ పాయింట్స్ :  ఫస్ట్‌ హాఫ్‌ చాలా స్లోగా సాగింది స్క్రీన్‌ ప్లే, ప్రేమ కథ ఇంకాస్త ఉండాల్సింది. చివరగా... ఫ్యాన్‌గా ఆంధ్రాకింగ్‌ను ఆకట్టుకున్న సాగర్‌, ప్రేక్షకులను ఆకట్టుకోవడం కష్టమే. బ్యానర్ : మైత్రి మూవీ మేకర్స్‌ నిర్మాత : నవీన్‌ యెర్నేని, వై రవి శంకర్‌ దర్శకత్వం : మహేష్‌ బాబు పి సంగీతం : వివేక్‌-మెర్విన్‌ తారాగణం : రామ్‌ పోతినేని, భాగ్యశ్రీ బోర్సే, ఉపేంద్ర తదితరులు"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aSgr23NYClf9nheC_AKT1.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2025-11-27T08:30:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeY828c-AXo"}},"uid":"review-andhra-king-talooka---fans-movie"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: 'De De Pyaar De 2'"},"content":{"text":"It’s rare to find a film that makes you laugh, cry, and smile, all within the same heartbeat. De De Pyaar De 2 is that rare gem. The sequel not only lives up to the 2019 blockbuster but builds on it with heart, humour, and a story that feels deeply personal yet universally relatable. In a year full of thrillers and high-octane spectacles, De De Pyaar De 2 stands tall as the only true family entertainer of 2025. It’s a film about family — and one meant to be watched with family. Whether you’re a parent, a young adult, or a daughter who shares a special bond with her father, this one will speak to you in more ways than one. The film beautifully balances clap-and-whistle-worthy comedy with tear-jerking emotion, and even leaves you with a subtle but strong message about love, relationships, and what truly makes a man ‘man enough’ in today’s world. The protagonist Ajay Devgn is a delight, effortlessly switching between subtle humour and emotional restraint. His references to his own iconic films are a treat for fans and timed to perfection. It’s refreshing to see him return to a romantic-comedy space after a string of action-heavy roles. R. Madhavan, on the other hand, brings soul to the story. As a father navigating complex emotions, he’s a powerhouse of warmth and vulnerability. His scenes, especially with Ajay, are pure paisa vasool, seamlessly blending humour with heartfelt depth. Leading lady Rakul Preet Singh delivers her best performance yet, charming, confident, and absolutely radiant on screen. While Jaaved Jaffery leaves you rolling on the floor laughing everytime he comes on the screen, Meezaan’s entry in the second half is impactful; he looks effortlessly dashing and leaves a strong impression in a limited screen time. The supporting ensemble — Gautami, Ishita, and Suhasini Mulay, bring natural warmth and depth, rounding out the film’s emotional universe beautifully. Director Anshul Sharma infuses De De Pyaar De 2 with heart, humor, and a sense of effortless storytelling. His vision shines through every frame bringing together a powerhouse cast and allowing each performer to leave a lasting mark. Sharma orchestrates the film’s emotional beats and comic timing with remarkable finesse, blending warmth and wit in equal measure. With this film, he not only celebrates relationships and generations but also cements his place as a filmmaker who knows how to entertain while keeping the emotions genuine and grounded. Unlike many sequels that exist just to cash in on a franchise name, De De Pyaar De 2 feels like an organic continuation of the first. The callbacks are smart, not forced, and the story flows with sincerity and purpose. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, the last 20–30 minutes hit you with one of the most emotionally satisfying climaxes seen in recent times, an absolute rollercoaster of emotions that will leave you walking out with a full heart and a huge smile. De De Pyaar De 2 is the ultimate big-screen entertainer, funny, emotional, meaningful, and refreshingly vulnerable. It proves that films about family, love, and connection can still move audiences when told with honesty and heart. Director: Anshul Sharma,  Cast: Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, Rakul Preet Singh, Jaaved Jaaferi, Meezaan, Gautami Kapoor, Ishita Dutta and others "},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aRb8GLpReVYa4eVc_dedepyaarde2.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2025-11-14T04:53:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59aIp7SfIIk"}},"uid":"review-de-de-pyaar-de-2"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: ‘Jatadhara’ - A spiritual thriller unfolds"},"content":{"text":"Zee Studios and Prerna Arora produced Jatadhara represents an ambitious and compelling effort by directors Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal as they create a supernatural mythological thriller, one that dares bridge the gap between science, faith, and mysticism of old. Against the mysterious backdrop of the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and its treasures hidden within, the film is imbued with original Tantric rituals and chants enacted during filming-a rare thing in mainstream Indian cinema. The sense of dread and divinity pervades right from the first frame. The haunting visuals, the rhythmic chants, and symbolic imagery set off into a world where reality blends with the surreal. Credit goes to the two directors for knowing how to handle such a dense mythological theme with reverence and cinematic flair. Sudheer Babu plays Shiva, a skeptical ghost hunter whose journey from disbelief to spiritual awakening forms the emotional core of the story. His rugged screen presence, restrained intensity, and emotional range make this one of his most nuanced performances to date. The sequences where he confronts unseen forces — armed with both scientific logic and ritualistic tools — are genuinely gripping. Sonakshi Sinha, all set to mesmerize the Telugu audience for the first time, is just outstanding as Dhana Pisaachi, a vengeful spirit bound by greed and sorrow. With her commanding expressions, piercing gaze, and haunting poise, Sonakshi brings terror and tragedy on the screen. Her transformation into the demonic goddess is one of the talking points of the film and quite rightly so-she owns each frame. Divya Khossla carries grace throughout her role as Sitara, while Shilpa Shirodkar and Indira Krishna add depth and dignity to their key roles. The ensemble cast — Rajeev Kanakala, Ravi Prakash, and Subhalekha Sudhakar included — come together to add value to the narrative with realistic, down-to-earth performances. Written by Venkat Kalyan, the screenplay of Jatadhara weaves ancient lore with modern skepticism. The premise of the story-a forbidden ritual called Pisacha Bandhanam that ties spirits to guard lost treasures-is both fascinating and frightening. Kalyan ensures that every plot twist is rooted in belief systems familiar to Indian audiences, yet he approaches them with a contemporary lens. The dialogues by Sai Krishna Karne and Shyam Babu Meriga are sharp, spiritual, and thought-provoking. Lines like \"Faith is not what you see -- it's what you dare to feel\" stay with one long after the credits roll. They strike an even balance between philosophical weight and emotional immediacy to give the film a scriptural and cinematic hue at once. The biggest strength of Jatadhara is Sameer Kalyani's cinematography. The chiaroscuro lighting, the intricate interior of the temple, and aerial sweeps of the Kerala landscape infuse an otherworldly beauty upon this dark narrative. Every sequence of this ritual is framed like a painting-flickering lamps, swirling smoke, chanting shadows-pulling you into a hypnotic trance. The special effects should be applauded for delivering realistic supernatural imagery without excess. The scenes of Dhanapisachini’s manifestation are at once terrifying and beautiful, enhanced by practical effects that feel real and organic. The sound design amplifies the eeriness: low rumbles, faraway chants, and sudden silences are used to great effect to raise the tension. Composer Rajiv Raj manages an evocative score that fuses classical ragas with electronic undercurrents. His background music, particularly during the climactic confrontation, keeps the pulse racing. Despite the film's dark theme, music, and movement have been found in Jatadhara. “Shiva Stotram” and “Pallo Latke Again stand apart for their energy and depth. As the choreographer, Sandeep melds ritualistic movements with cinematic choreography, especially in the temple dance sequence featuring Divya Khossla, which radiates both devotion and intensity. The stunt choreography seamlessly integrates physical combat with supernatural powers, creating a dynamic action language that feels fresh. Sudheer Babu's ghost-hunting sequence, weapon combat scenes, and the final blood-drinking transformation sequence are all done with precision and conviction. The mix of martial arts and mystical symbolism makes these moments unforgettable. Jatadhara is a bold visual experiment in the form of a supernatural mythological thriller that refuses to play safe. It sincerely pursues faith versus reason, science versus ritual, and human will versus divine wrath with amazing scale. The outstanding visual brilliance of the film matches the strong performances and authentic spiritual texture. Co-directed by Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal, Jatadhara manages a fine balance between commercial spectacle and artistic expression. The result is that Jatadhara does what few films attempt; it turns mythology into a breathing, living cinematic experience, with its entrancing images, haunting music, and soulful performances that both thrill and leave one thoughtful. Director: Venkat Kalyan And Abhishek Jaiswal Starring : Sudheer Babu, Sonakshi Sinha, Divya Khossla, Shilpa Shirodkar, Indira Krishna, Rajeev Kanakala, Ravi Prakash, Rohit Pathak, Jhansi, Subhalekha Sudhakar"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aQx6sbpReVYa4H3__jathadara.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2025-11-06T09:25:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcZNCaE4qEM"}},"uid":"review-jatadhara---a-spiritual-thriller-unfolds"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"'మాస్‌ జాతర' రివ్యూ... రొటీన్‌ యాక్షన్‌ ఎంటర్‌టైనర్‌"},"content":{"text":"రవితేజ ఏదైనా సినిమా ప్రారంభిస్తే ఆరు నెలల్లోనే పూర్తి చేసి ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు తీసుకు రావడం మనం చూస్తూ ఉంటాం. కానీ ఈ సినిమా అనేక కారణాల వల్ల చాలా ఆలస్యం అయింది. ఈ ఏడాది సంక్రాంతికి రావాల్సిన సినిమా ఏడాది చివర్లో దీపావళి అయిన తర్వాత ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు వచ్చింది. సితార ఎంటర్‌టైన్‌మెంట్స్ బ్యానర్‌లో రూపొందిన సినిమా కావడంతో పాజిటివ్‌ బజ్ క్రియేట్‌ అయింది, అంతే కాకుండా రవితేజ ఈ సినిమాపై చాలా అంచనాలు పెంచే విధంగా ప్రచారం చేశాడు. మరి ఈ సినిమా ఎలా ఉంది అనేది ఈ రివ్యూలో చూద్దాం.  కథ : రైల్వే ఎస్‌ఐ అయిన లక్ష్మణ్‌(రవితేజ) ఎక్కడ ఉంటే అక్కడ రైల్వే విధులు మాత్రమే కాకుండా అన్ని రకాల కేసులను పరిస్కరిస్తూ ఉంటాడు. అలాంటి లక్ష్మణ్‌కి డ్రగ్స్‌ ఇష్టానుసారంగా పండిస్తూ, అదే జీవనాధారంగా జనాలు జీవిస్తున్న ఒక ప్రాంతంకు ట్రాన్స్‌ఫర్‌ అవుతుంది. అక్కడ శివుడు(నవీన్ చంద్ర) బలవంతంగా రైతులతో గంజాయి సాగు చేయిస్తూ దాన్ని కోల్‌కత్తాకు ట్రాన్స్‌పోర్ట్‌ చేస్తూ ఉంటాడు. శివుడు గంజాయి వ్యాపారంను నాశనం చేసేందుకు లక్ష్మణ్‌ సిద్దం అవుతాడు. శివుడు పెద్ద మొత్తంలో గంజాయిని కోల్‌కత్తా తరలించేందుకు సిద్ధం అయిన సమయంలో లక్ష్మణ్‌ దాన్ని దాచేస్తాడు. ఆ సరుకు కోసం శివుడు పిచ్చెక్కి పోతాడు. ఇద్దరి మధ్య పెద్ద యుద్దమే జరుగుతుంది. చివరకు ఏం జరిగింది అనేది సినిమా కథ.  నటీనటులు : రవితేజ ఎనర్జీ ఏమాత్రం తగ్గలేదు. అయితే ఆయన లుక్‌ విషయంలో మాత్రం కాస్త వయసు ఎక్కువ అయినట్లుగా అనిపించింది. వింటేజ్ రవితేజను చూస్తారు అంటూ పబ్లిసిటీ సమయంలో మేకర్స్ చెప్పారు. కానీ వింటేజ్ సీన్స్ పెద్దగా ఏమీ లేవు. ఒకటి రెండు నిమిషాలకే పరిమితం చేశారు. యాక్షన్‌ సీన్స్‌లో రవితేజ ఎనర్జీ కనిపించింది. అయితే డాన్స్‌ ల్లో శ్రీలీల ముందు రవితేజ ఆశించిన స్థాయిలో మెప్పించలేక పోయాడు అని చెప్పుకోక తప్పదు. ఓవరాల్‌గా మాస్‌ మహారాజా రవితేజ మాస్‌ జాతర తన భుజాలపై వేసుకుని నడిపించే ప్రయత్నం చేశాడు.  శ్రీలీల పాత్రకు పెద్దగా ప్రాధాన్యత లేదు. ఫస్ట్‌ హాఫ్‌ లో కొంత సమయం కనిపించినా, సెకండ్‌ హాఫ్‌ లో కొన్ని నిమిషాలు మాత్రమే ఆమె కనిపించింది. పాటలకు మాత్రమే పరిమితం అయిన పాత్ర అనిపించింది. ఉన్నంతలో మెప్పించింది. డాన్స్‌ల్లో తన ప్రతిభతో ఆకట్టుకుంది. రాజేంద్ర ప్రసాద్‌ తన పాత్రకు పూర్తి న్యాయం చేశాడు. హైపర్ ఆది తన రొటీన్‌ పంచ్‌ డైలాగ్స్ తో పర్వాలేదు అనిపించాడు. ఇతర పాత్రల్లో నటించిన వారు వారి వారి పాత్రల్లో పర్వాలేదు అనిపించారు.  టెక్నికల్‌: దర్శకుడు భాను కథ విషయంలో ఇంకాస్త వర్కౌట్‌ చేస్తే బాగుండేది. రైల్వే పోలీస్‌ అనే లైన్‌ బాగానే ఉంది, కానీ గంజాయి చుట్టూ సాగే కథలు చాలానే ఉన్నాయి. ఇంకాస్త విభిన్నంగా కథను రాసుకుని ఉంటే బాగుండేది. కనీసం స్క్రీన్‌ప్లేతో అయినా మ్యాజిక్ చేసి ఉంటే బాగుండేది. డైలాగ్స్ కొన్ని యాప్ట్‌ కాలేదు. భీమ్స్ అందించిన పాటలు ఒకటి రెండు వింటూ ఉంటే బాగానే ఉన్నాయి. కానీ స్క్రీన్‌ ప్లే కు బ్రేక్‌లు వేసినట్లుగా అనిపించాయి.  ముఖ్యంగా సెకండ్‌ హాఫ్‌ లో వచ్చే పాటల ప్లేస్‌మెంట్‌ ఏమాత్రం సెట్‌ కాలేదు. అయితే బ్యాక్ గ్రౌండ్‌ స్కోర్‌ తో రవితేజ ఫ్యాన్స్‌కి, ఆయన ఎలివేషన్ సీన్స్‌ కి మంచి హైప్‌ వచ్చే విధంగా భీమ్స్ చేశాడు. సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ బాగుంది. ముఖ్యంగా యాక్షన్‌ సీన్స్ లో సినిమాటోగ్రఫీకి మంచి మార్కులు పడుతాయి. యాక్షన్ సీన్స్ నేచురాలిటీకి దగ్గరగా ఉండే విధంగా ప్లాన్‌ చేశారు. నిర్మాణాత్మక విలువలు బాగున్నాయి. ఎడిటింగ్‌లో జర్క్‌ లు ఉన్నాయి. కాస్త క్రిస్పీగా ఉండాల్సింది.  విశ్లేషణ : రవితేజ సినిమా అనగానే మాస్ ఆడియన్స్‌తో పాటు అన్ని వర్గాల ప్రేక్షకులు ఆసక్తిగా అప్పట్లో ఎదురు చూసేవారు. కానీ ఇప్పుడు రవితేజ గత చిత్రాల ఫలితాల నేపథ్యంలో ఈసారి అయినా రవితేజ హిట్‌ కొట్టేనా అని నీరసంగా, నిరుత్సాహంగా ఎదురు చూస్తున్న వారు ఉన్నారు. అయినా కూడా రవితేజలో ఎనర్జీ మాత్రం తగ్గలేదు. తన సినిమాల ఫలితంతో సబంధం లేదు అన్నట్లుగా వరుస సినిమాలు చేసుకుంటూ వెళ్తున్నాడు.  సితార వారి బ్యానర్ నుంచి సినిమా వస్తుంది అంటే మినిమం గ్యారెంటీ అనే నమ్మకం ఉండేది. అది కూడా ఈ మధ్య కాలంలో మెల్ల మెల్లగా పోతుంది. ఇలాంటి సమయంలో వచ్చిన మాస్‌ జాతర రవితేజ స్టార్‌డంను నిలబెట్టేనా, సితార వారి పరువు నిలుపుతుందా అని అంతా ఆసక్తిగా ఎదురు చూశారు. కానీ ఈ సినిమా పూర్తి స్థాయిలో ఆ పని చేయలేదు అని చెప్పక తప్పదు. రవితేజ మార్క్‌ ఎంటర్‌టైన్‌మెంట్‌తో ఫస్ట్‌ హాఫ్‌ సాఫీగా సాగింది. కానీ సెకండ్‌ హాఫ్‌ విషయంలో తీవ్రంగా నిరాశ పరిచాడు. ఒకటి రెండు యాక్షన్ సీన్స్‌ తప్ప సెకండ్‌ హాఫ్‌ లో చెప్పుకోవడానికి ఏమీ లేవు.  కథలో ట్విస్ట్‌లు లేవు, స్క్రీన్‌ ప్లే మొత్తం ముందే ఊహించేదిగా ఉంది. ఎక్కడా ఆసక్తికరంగా స్క్రీన్‌ ప్లే సాగిందే లేదు. ఆది కామెడీతో నవ్వించే ప్రయత్నం చేశారు. కానీ అది వర్కౌట్‌ కాలేదు. మొత్తంగా మాస్ జాతర ఆకట్టుకోలేక పోయిన యాక్షన్‌ జాతర.  ప్లస్‌ పాయింట్స్‌ : రవితేజ, ఫస్ట్‌ హాఫ్‌ కొన్ని సీన్స్‌.  మైనస్ పాయింట్స్ : కథ, కథనం, రొటీన్‌ కామెడీ, యాక్షన్‌, పాటల ప్లేస్‌మెంట్‌, రొటీన్‌ క్లైమాక్స్‌.  చివరగా... వింటేజ్‌ రవితేజను చూపిస్తారనుకుంటే రొటీన్‌ యాక్షన్‌ ఎంటర్‌టైన్మెంట్‌ను చూపించాడు.  బ్యానర్ : సితార ఎంటర్‌టైన్‌మెంట్స్‌  నిర్మాత : నాగవంశీ  దర్శకత్వం : భాను భోగవరపు  సంగీతం : భీమ్స్‌ సిసిరోలియో  తారాగణం : రవితేజ, 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