{"data":{"all":{"edges":[{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"All actors in 'Raja Shivaji' worked free of cost"},"content":{"text":"Riteish Deshmukh recently revealed a striking detail about his ambitious historical project Raja Shivaji—every actor involved in the film chose to work without charging a fee. This unusual move in a star-driven industry immediately grabbed attention, highlighting the emotional and cultural weight the story carries. The film, based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, appears to have inspired a sense of collective purpose among the cast, going beyond commercial motivations. According to Riteish, the decision wasn’t driven by budget constraints alone but by a shared respect for the subject. Portraying a figure as revered as Shivaji Maharaj comes with a deep sense of responsibility, and the actors reportedly aligned themselves with that sentiment. In an industry where remuneration often defines participation, this gesture stands out as a rare example of art and admiration taking precedence over profit. It also reflects how certain stories—especially those rooted in history and identity—can unite artists under a common vision. That said, such claims naturally invite curiosity about the broader production dynamics. While actors may waive fees, large-scale films still involve significant costs in sets, costumes, research, and marketing. Even so, the narrative of a “no-fee cast” adds a powerful promotional angle, positioning Raja Shivaji as more than just a film—it becomes a tribute. Whether this approach will influence audience reception or inspire similar efforts in the future remains to be seen, but it certainly sets this project apart in today’s commercial cinema landscape."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aeh238BOoF08xMi0_RajaShivaji.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C46%2C450%2C222&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T07:21:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"all-actors-in-raja-shivaji-worked-free-of-cost"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Ex-Indian cricketer denied ticket in Bengal"},"content":{"text":"A political controversy has erupted after Manas Bhunia Tiwary allegation context (commonly referred to as Tiwary in reports) claimed that around 70–72 candidates allegedly paid nearly ₹5 crore each to the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in exchange for election tickets. He further stated that he was denied a ticket because he refused to pay, suggesting a “cash-for-candidacy” practice within the party. The allegation has stirred intense debate, raising questions about transparency and internal processes in candidate selection. If true, such claims point to a deeper issue in electoral politics where financial power may overshadow merit, grassroots work, or public support. The idea that candidates might need to pay large sums to secure a ticket undermines democratic values and equal opportunity in elections. It also raises concerns about how such financial investments could later influence governance, potentially encouraging corruption as candidates attempt to recover their expenses after being elected. The Election Commission of India and other watchdogs may face pressure to examine these claims, though proving such allegations is often complex without concrete evidence. Meanwhile, the TMC has denied wrongdoing, and the issue is likely to remain politically charged, with opposition parties using it to question the ruling party’s integrity. Ultimately, controversies like this highlight the urgent need for greater transparency and accountability in political funding and candidate selection processes."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afra1MBOoF08xppS_tiwary.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T05:08:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"ex-indian-cricketer-denied-ticket-in-bengal"}},{"node":{"tags":["Trending"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"AI Giants Eye India’s IT Crown"},"content":{"text":"The global artificial intelligence race is taking a decisive turn as companies like Anthropic and OpenAI move beyond research and into full-scale enterprise services. These firms are no longer just building cutting-edge AI models—they’re positioning themselves as end-to-end service providers, offering businesses customized AI solutions, automation tools, and intelligent workflows. This shift signals a direct move into territory traditionally dominated by IT service giants. In India, companies such as Infosys and TCS have long led the global outsourcing and IT services market, powered by large workforces and cost-efficient delivery models. However, AI-first firms bring a fundamentally different approach. Instead of relying heavily on human-led processes, they emphasize automation, speed, and scalability through advanced AI systems. This could potentially disrupt traditional revenue models, especially in areas like software development, customer support, and data analysis, where AI can significantly reduce manual effort. That said, the challenge isn’t one-sided. Indian IT leaders are already investing heavily in AI capabilities, forming partnerships, and upskilling employees to stay competitive. The real competition may not be about replacement, but evolution—where traditional IT firms integrate AI deeply into their services while new entrants push the boundaries of what AI can achieve. The coming years could redefine the industry, blending human expertise with machine intelligence in ways we’re only beginning to understand."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afrYOMBOoF08xppB_Aianthrotcsinfo.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T04:57:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"ai-giants-eye-indias-it-crown"}},{"node":{"tags":["NRI"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Ramaswamy Seals Ohio Ticket"},"content":{"text":"Vivek Ramaswamy, the billionaire entrepreneur backed by President Donald Trump has won the Republican Party primary to become its candidate for Ohio governor, defeating an opponent who tormented him with racist propaganda.  Winning 87 per cent of the votes, Ramaswamy dealt a decisive defeat to Casey Putsch, and in the November general election, will face Democrat Amy Acton, who ran unopposed for her party’s nomination. Ramaswamy initially ran against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, but withdrew and backed Trump. Trump appointed him as the co-head with Elon Musk of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to streamline government operations and cut expenses. He had a run of only about a month in that controversial role, with personality clashes with Musk, the abrasive entrepreneur who founded the electric car manufacturer Tesla and the SpaceX aerospace company, and owns the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Ramaswamy then received Trump’s blessings to run for Ohio governor. If Ramaswamy is elected in November, he will be the third Indian American to hold the office after fellow Republicans Bobby Jindal in Louisiana and Nikki Haley in South Carolina. He would be the first Hindu to become governor. (Jindal is a Catholic convert, while Haley is a Christian because of her marriage, but also keeps her Sikh traditions.) Ohio has not had a Democrat governor in 35 years, both its senators are Republicans, and Trump carried it with a 12 per cent lead in 2024, giving Ramaswamy an edge in November. As a billionaire, he has vast financial resources of his own to throw into the race. However, he will face headwinds from the soaring prices due to the Iran War and Trump’s falling popularity in opinion polls. During the campaign, racist posts and banter by Putsch, an auto racing team owner, raised concerns. In a post on X, he said, “Hey Vivek, you want to play Cowboys versus Indians”? before shooting a gun thrice. Then he added, “Don’t worry, it’s ‘feather’, not ‘dot’”. Those are derogatory terms used to differentiate between Native American (or American Indians), some of whom wore feather head dresses, and Indian Americans (the immigrants from India) who wear bindis. Putsch also questioned Ramaswamy’s citizenship claiming falsely he shouldn’t qualify because his parents were immigrants. Tamaswamy's father, Vadakanchery Ganapathy Ramaswamy, was an engineer with General Electric, and his mother is a psychiatrist. Ramaswamy’s rival in November, Acton, is a doctor and a moderate Democrat who was appointed by Republican Governor Mike DeWine as the state health director as COVID was emerging as a threat. The 40-year-old Ramaswamy has a law degree from Yale University, but went on to build a career as an entrepreneur. After working for a hedge fund, he founded a biotechnology company, Roivant Sciences, and later an asset management company, Strive. According to Forbes, which keeps tallies of the ultra-rich, his wealth is now estimated at $2.5 billion."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afriBsBOoF08xprK_vivek.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T04:20:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"ramaswamy-seals-ohio-ticket"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Vijay’s Silent Hint?"},"content":{"text":"A viral video featuring Vijay has ignited fresh political speculation in Tamil Nadu. In the clip, the actor is seen driving a car whose number plate appears to subtly reference “2026,” widely interpreted by fans as a hint at the year of the next state elections—and possibly his political ambitions. Social media quickly amplified the moment, with supporters linking it to his growing public engagement and recent signals that suggest a more active role beyond cinema. The symbolism, whether intentional or coincidental, has added fuel to ongoing discussions about his future trajectory. The buzz comes in the backdrop of Vijay’s increasing alignment with public and political discourse. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has already set the stage for a formal political presence, and moments like these—however small—are being closely watched for hidden messaging. In a state where cinema and politics have historically overlapped, even subtle cues can carry weight. Observers note that past leaders successfully leveraged fan bases into political capital, making every public appearance a potential signal rather than just a casual outing. That said, reading too much into a number plate risks stretching speculation beyond facts. Neither Vijay nor his party has officially confirmed any such symbolism tied to the video. Still, the episode highlights how powerful public perception can be, especially in a media environment driven by viral content. Whether this was a deliberate tease or mere coincidence, it underscores the intense curiosity surrounding Vijay’s next move—and how even the smallest detail can spark statewide political conversations ahead of 2026."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aJBnlqTt2nPbZzvz_tvk.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T04:18:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"vijays-silent-hint"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment","featured","three"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Tanushree’s Claim Sparks Buzz"},"content":{"text":"Actress Tanushree Dutta has once against raised concerns over her harassment, stating that her housing society in Mumbai’s Oshiwara area had cut off her kitchen water supply after she denied entry to unidentified workers without written communication or proper documentation.  However, it was in the comment section where the actress replied to a user about retired encounter specialist Daya Nayak, who lives in the same building and has ties with Nana Patekar. She claimed that he “became very strange towards” her after 2018, when she accused Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of the 2009 film Horn 'Ok' Pleassss. The Mumbai Court in 2025 had dismissed the sexual harassment case and related plea filed by Tanushree, who made her debut in Bollywood with the film Aashiq Banaya Aapne, against actor Nana Patekar. Tanushree shared a long note on Instagram post, where she shared an “update” on her “living situation in the building society” she has called home for “approx the last 19 years” in Andheri West. She mentioned that her “kitchen water supply has been cut off last 2 months and for last one year they repeatedly sent random men inside my home for never ending plumbing work.” Tanshuree stated: “Staff keeps changing and so impossible to keep track of developments or complain. New staff is always unaware of old staff activity in past so no way to authenticate anything or follow up on past complaints. When conplaints are raised building management and supervisors stops responding and do not take calls.” She added: “Same excuse of \"leaking kitchen pipes\" was given to access my home atleast 3 times for hours long plumbing work over the last one year. Work was officially compleete each time.” However, recently Tanshuree stated that she “refused to let men come inside my home without proper procedure and email documentation.” “Then they cut off my kitchen water supply for last two months. I've been managing somehow with great difficulty. No documentation, no proper procedure followed. Refusal to send official email detailing why kitchen water supply is cut off last two months. Refusal to put on email the nature of work being undertaken for clarity and records.” She added: “This time they want to come with 4 random unknown men and do a civil work, breaking structural integrity of the kitchen ie break floor & tiles etc and make me pay for some of it. But they refused to send me an official email with all details of civil and plumbing work being undertaken and names of the men with IDs who will be sent for this contract work.” Tanushree says she stays alone here. “They are calling my family and pressurising them to allow these unknown men access to my home but refuse to follow proper procedure or email documentation. They say that unless I allow these unknown random men into my home without any proper procedure, they will not restart my kitchen water supply.” The actres added: “P.s The last time I had a security breach at my home, the cop in uniform came alone without a female police officer, the male cop was video recording me & my home and asked me the price of my flat. Is this normal in Maharashtra?? Pls advice (sic).” However, it was in the comment section that the actress mentioned Nana Patekar and Daya Nayak. She replied to a user: “I think there are criminal organisations that are typically for hire for doing such things. Organusations that work under the radar but are connected with police, administration, politics and judiciary. Their methods are sophisticated and organised (sic).” “They play it well, to make their victims look and sound unstable while they push the victims to a slow death.” She said that “Nana Patekar and other Bollywood mafia members must be investigated because by and large all this started after #metoo.” The actress said that she has long suspected links between those guys and some people in my building society who are star struck and are directly involved. Talking about the encounter specialist, she wrote: “There's a cop called Daya Nayak that stays in my building, he has ties with Nana because Nana played him in a flop film. Daya was always responsive and polite whenever He met me at social gatherings because I had also done a film with Randeep Hooda on a similar subject. But after 2018 He became very strange towards me.” Tanushree says she finds is “surprising” “that a cop can even afford a flat in this building society with their salary structure but thats besides the point. There are also several film Industry folks that own flats here. So not difficult to influence people like a building head secretary to bully me.” She gave a passing mention to Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who too has a flat next to her building. “A lot has happened here that defies logic or explanation. Even Akshay Kumar owns a flat here next building, just saying fyi.” “Thus proves that some of these high end hi- fi buildings can have stuff going on so dark and shady that one thinks maybe living in a village would be safer than here. Just coz they have money and fancy cars they think they are above general decent behavior (sic).”"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F0a08bd8b-2c36-4075-9660-9e430ed979a8_tanusree+dutta.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C22%2C1200%2C592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T04:10:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"tanushrees-claim-sparks-buzz"}},{"node":{"tags":["Trending"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Jeans at Met—Bold or Blunder?"},"content":{"text":"Luxury fashion house Chanel found itself at the center of online chatter after sending Indian brand ambassador Bhavitha to the Met Gala in what appeared to be a relatively simple “jeans and top” outfit. The Met Gala is globally known for its extravagant, theme-driven couture, where celebrities often push the boundaries of fashion with dramatic and artistic ensembles. Against that backdrop, Bhavitha’s understated look stood out sharply—though not necessarily in the way the brand may have intended. Social media reactions were swift and divided. Many users criticized the choice, arguing that such a casual outfit did not match the grandeur and expectations of the Met Gala, especially when representing a global luxury label like Chanel. Others questioned whether the styling missed an opportunity to showcase Indian representation on one of fashion’s biggest stages. However, a smaller section of the audience defended the look, suggesting it might reflect a minimalist or “effortless chic” philosophy that Chanel has historically embraced. The incident highlights the fine balance global brands must strike when blending identity, creativity, and audience expectations. While high fashion often celebrates individuality and unconventional choices, events like the Met Gala come with an unspoken standard of spectacle. Whether this was a deliberate attempt to challenge norms or simply a styling misstep, the trolling underscores how quickly public perception can shape narratives in the digital age—especially when global prestige and cultural representation are involved."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afrt7sBOoF08xp4z_channelmetgala.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T03:30:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"jeans-at-metbold-or-blunder"}},{"node":{"tags":["Editorial","featured","one"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Why Vijay Succeeded Where Pawan Stalled?"},"content":{"text":"\"Think of politicians like fruit: they might come from the same tree (or field/orchard), but no two have the exact same 'colour' or 'taste',  when it's about electroal politics” This fruit analogy highlights how two leaders like Vijay of TVK and Pawan Kalyan (PK) of Jana Sena Party (JSP) can share the same \"roots\", stardom and cinema, yet had completely different outcomes when they entered the political stage and enacting their political performances. Both leaders come from the same \"tree\" of South Indian superstardom. They both relied on their massive, loyal fan bases to build their political foundations. Because they are both \"actor-turned-politicians,\" the public initially expected them to follow the same script, but their individual \"political flavours\" led to very different results. In the 2026 Assembly elections, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK delivered a historic performance and emerged as the single largest party in its first electoral outing in Tamil Nadu. Within just two years of launching the party, Vijay now stands as an individual force to reckon or at least it appears so, as of now, while PK despite being in the politics for nearly a decade, continues to be enacting a supportive role for both the TDP and the BJP. While Vijay appears to have almost found his footing, PK is still struggling to find his. Despite a common ideological baseline, the divergence in their tactical political enactment resulted in highly asymmetrical outcomes for their inaugural electoral campaigns. Both men started with a nod to iconic heroes, but their approach to practice differed. While Vijay stuck to the solid Dravidian values of equality and state pride, PK tried to build a brand around his own 'Ism', a theory based on 'questioning' power, only to end up as a confusing question with no real answer. Ultimately, both, at the start of their political pursuit, tried to offer voters something completely different from the usual communal or capitalist policies of the major parties. From day one, Vijay stayed true to his own political 'flavour,' proving he was a serious leader and not just a part-time actor. In contrast, Pawan Kalyan diluted his brand by mixing his 'Ism' with the BJP and TDP, a move critics mocked as blending 'stale Laddus' with 'special packages.' This messy combination led rivals to dismiss his ideology as 'Confusionism' and label him a 'Package Star' for hire. Vijay grew his power from the roots, bringing different castes together under one flag. Pawan Kalyan, meanwhile, followed a 'road map' provided by political masters in the BJP and TDP. Despite his Kapu backing, he was labelled a sidekick to the Kamma leadership. This alliance with traditional rivals made his politics look less like a revolution and more like a supporting role in someone else's movie. It took nearly a decade for PK and support and directions from his main alliance parties to earn some kind of relevance, despite which he still finds himself in a supportive role. What makes the achievement even bigger is that this new entrant did it without any political allies as against the DMK, which had 23 allies, in a state where cash flows heavily during elections. It did so while dealing with pressure from proxies of the Union government to ally with the NDA, and while simultaneously facing a hostile DMK-led state machinery in Tamil Nadu. \"The contrast is clear, wherein, Pawan Kalyan needed ten years and powerful friends to get a seat at the table, where he remains a junior partner. Vijay, however, turned out to be, for now, the ultimate disruptor. He fought a multi-front war, resisting pressure from the Centre and fighting the state government, without a single ally. Doing this in a high-stakes, high-cash election makes his achievement a historic feat. On the other hand, many experts are comparing Vijay’s feat with that of NTR, which one feels is off the mark, as it misses “ the most important factor: “The Competition”. NTR entered a landscape where the only real opponent was a fading Congress party. He didn't have to fight other powerful local rivals. In contrast, Vijay faced arguably the toughest challenge in Indian politics. He had to break the decades-long grip of the two “Dravidian majors”. As a political leader born only in 2024, Vijay was a “David taking on two Goliaths”. Vijay’s historic win is just the start as now he has to prove he can actually do what he promised. To succeed, he must avoid the trap that caught PK, who promised to be a voice of dissent but ultimately became a ‘yes man’ for the Union government and the state government, even when their policies hurt his stated objectives and also the very relevance of his political party. Vijay’s true character will be revealed by how he handles pressure from the Centre on sensitive topics like language, delimitation and taxes. His choices will define him. It will show the world if he is a genuine leader or just another ‘Package Star’ who talks big but follows the script of his political directors. To conclude in fruit analogy, Vijay’s actions will determine if he remains a fresh alternative or if he, like those before him, loses his unique flavour to the pressures of the political orchard."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afrj6sBOoF08xpr5_pkvijay.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T01:47:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"why-vijay-succeeded-where-pawan-stalled"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment","featured","two"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"How Big Is Trisha’s Net Worth?"},"content":{"text":"Trisha Krishnan has built an impressive financial empire over her two-decade-long career in South Indian cinema. As of 2026, her estimated net worth stands at around ₹85 crore, making her one of the most successful and bankable actresses in the industry. This wealth didn’t come overnight—it is the result of consistent box-office success, smart career choices, and her ability to stay relevant across generations of audiences in Tamil and Telugu films. A major chunk of her income comes from films, where she reportedly charges ₹10–12 crore per movie, placing her among the highest-paid actresses in the South. Apart from acting, she earns significantly through brand endorsements, collaborations, and public appearances, reportedly bringing in several crores annually. Her continued presence in big-budget films alongside top stars keeps her demand—and earnings—high, proving that longevity in the film industry can translate into massive financial success. Her wealth is also reflected in her luxurious lifestyle. Trisha owns premium properties in cities like Chennai and Hyderabad, along with a collection of high-end cars including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Range Rover. These assets highlight not just her earnings but also her smart investments over time. Ultimately, her journey shows how sustained stardom, combined with financial planning and brand value, can turn a film career into long-term wealth and influence."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/4c414be1-fc63-4844-a2a5-3472de4ae645_trisha.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T20:52:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"how-big-is-trishas-net-worth"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment","featured","four"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Producer R.B. Chaudhary killed in road accident"},"content":{"text":"Renowned South Indian film producer and businessman R.B. Chaudhary died in a road accident near Jhunta village on National Highway-162 in Rajasthan's Pali. He was 76-years-old. Chaudhary, originally from Risaniya near Sojat Road and currently based in Chennai, was returning from a family wedding in Lilamba village when the accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon.  According to the police, the vehicle lost control after cattle suddenly came onto the road and crashed into a roadside safety wall.  The impact of the collision was severe, resulting in Chaudhary's death on the spot. The car driver, Gautam Seervi, sustained serious injuries and was initially given first aid before being referred to Jodhpur for further treatment.  Officials from Raipur police station reached the spot soon after the incident.  Assistant Sub-Inspector Manohar Lal Khoja supervised rescue efforts and ensured the injured were shifted to hospital. The body was sent for post-mortem and later handed over to the family.  Police said the mortal remains have been transported to Chennai, where the last rites will be performed.  Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has mourned the accident and has prayed for the departed soul.  \"The news of the demise of R.B. Choudhary, a South Indian film producer, in a road accident in Beawar is quite sad. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss. I also wish for the speedy recovery of the injured driver,\" Gehlot said on his X account.  The incident has led to mourning both in the local region and among associates in the film and business community."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afrfQ8BOoF08xpqG_rbchoudhary.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T19:28:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"producer-r.b.-chaudhary-killed-in-road-accident"}},{"node":{"tags":[],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Angelina Jolie is selling her LA home for..."},"content":{"text":"Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has put up her Los Angeles abode for sale. The Oscar-winning actress has officially listed her California compound, formerly owned by filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, for $29.85 million. The mansion is set on just over 2 acres, the six-bedroom, 10-bathroom estate features 11,000 square feet of living space, reports ‘People’ magazine. The entire property includes a Beaux-Arts-style mansion, a guest house studio with a private gated entry, a pool house, a fitness studio, a tea house and a separate garage with a security station. As per ‘People’, the property features sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Observatory. The land also offers century-old trees, rolling lawns and complete privacy from the outside. The home was first conceived by architect B. Cooper Corbett in 1913 and was later acquired by DeMille in 1916, according to the listing held by Ernie Carsell of Sotheby's International Realty. The DeMille family kept the estate until the late 1980s. The Couture star purchased the Los Feliz home in 2017 for $24.5 million, the year after she divorced Brad Pitt, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing property records. Jolie sparked rumors that she was considering leaving Los Angeles after an August 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter in which the actress and director said she is only there “because I have to be here from a divorce”. The former couple filed for divorce in September 2016 after two years of marriage and about 11 as a couple. Together, they share six children: Maddox, 24, Pax, 22, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 17. However, once her twins turn 18 on July 12, 2026, the actress said she's ready to live abroad. \"When you have a big family, you want them to have privacy, peace, safety. I have a house now to raise my children, but sometimes this place can be, that humanity that I found across the world is not what I grew up with here”, she added."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/2e25ca91-2fa5-4206-ae6d-07c99de51f01_angelina.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T18:56:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"angelina-jolie-is-selling-her-la-home-for..."}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Why Was Ameesha Stuck for 24 Hours?"},"content":{"text":"Actress Ameesha Patel, who was earlier stuck in Oman due to the clash between the UAE and Iran, has finally returned to India. On Monday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a picture of herself with her travel partner. She wrote on the picture, “Finallyyyyyy MUMBAI!! Thank u for all ur prayers everyone!! @kuunalgoomer !! Safe n sound !! Greatful”. Earlier, the actress took to her social media, and shared her ordeal, as she spoke about her travel woes. She wrote, “On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI, the airspace closed in the UAE due to fresh missile Attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates!! When will this WAR end!! Praying (sic)”. The actress was travelling with DJ Chetas and producer Kunal Goomer. A photograph from the start of their journey had been shared by Goomer before the mid-air disruption. She later shared another picture from the airport and wrote, “24 hours from the time we left nyc and still counting hours to reach Mumbai. Endless airport lounge time (sic)”. Tensions have escalated between Iran and UAE into a serious conflict-like situation. Iran has reportedly launched missile and drone strikes targeting key infrastructure in the UAE, including oil facilities and shipping routes, as part of a broader regional escalation involving multiple countries. The UAE has responded with strong air defense measures and security coordination with allies. While there have been attempts at ceasefires, the situation remains unstable, with intermittent attacks and high geopolitical tension. The USA is preparing to exit the war, which it started after bombing Iran, and taking out its key leadership on the 1st day of the war. The war began in February this year, and has led to soaring of the prices of oil owing to the closure of Strait of Hormuz."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aZ6MEcFoBIGEgwH9_ameeshapatel.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T15:33:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"why-was-ameesha-stuck-for-24-hours"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"What Vivek Said After Mamata’s Loss"},"content":{"text":"Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Mamata Banerjee’s defeat in elections: I am glad we fought in our own little way Director Vivek Agnihotri, who is known for ‘The Kashmir Files’, ‘The Tashkent Files’, ‘The Bengal Files’ and others, has reacted to the election defeat of Mamata Banerjee in the recently concluded West Bengal assembly elections. On Monday, he took to his Instagram, and shared a note following the victory of BJP in the West Bengal assembly elections. He spoke about how Mamata Banerjee banned him from entering the state, and how ‘The Kashmir Files’ was not allowed to screen in cinemas. He wrote, “NEVER AGAIN. For those who don’t know, @MamataOfficial cancelled me in Bengal after the release of #TheKashmirFiles. The film was taken out of cinema halls, and she said I would NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER Bengal”. “Last year, she BANNED #TheBengalFiles completely in West Bengal. Our trailer launch was blocked. We were attacked and assaulted. Dozens of FIRs were filed against me. I was cancelled in Bengal. I couldn’t even go to receive my award from the Governor”, he shared. “But we never gave up. During these elections, we ensured that #TheBengalFiles was shown to as many people as possible (underground) across Bengal. I am glad we didn’t give (up) and fought in our own little way”, he added. Earlier, Mamata Banerjee’s government had imposed a blockade on the trailer of ‘The Bengal Files’. The makers of ‘The Bengal Files’ wanted to launch the trailer of the film in Kolkata on August 16, 2025 which marked the 79th anniversary of the Direct Action Day, a dark chapter in the history of India when the state of Bengal was rocked by widespread communal riots. However, the makers weren’t allowed to screen the film or the trailer in West Bengal. ‘The Bengal Files’ is based on the Direct Action Day, which took place on August 16, 1946. It presents the events of one of the darkest chapters of India, when people were brutally killed following riots in Kolkata. The Direct Action Day riots sparked off several riots between Muslims and Hindus/Sikhs in Noakhali, Bihar, and Punjab."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/0f2e5a98-96a1-4b91-8a8e-2ebe04cbab31_vivek+agnihotri.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T13:23:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"what-vivek-said-after-mamatas-loss"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Mamata Dismisses Resignation"},"content":{"text":"A day after Trinamool Congress witnessed a major defeat in West Bengal Assembly elections after 15 years of uninterrupted rule in the state, the outgoing Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, stressed on the necessity of strengthening the INDIA Bloc to organise a movement nationally against the BJP and the NDA-ruled Centre. She also ruled out the possibility of voluntarily tendering her resignation to the Governor as the outgoing Chief Minister.  According to her, the “defeat” of Trinamool Congress this time, was not a “defeat” in the real sense as the results did not reflect the true public mandate. “Why shall I resign now? We are not defeated in the true sense. The results are reflections of massive misappropriation and vote-looting. So, where from the question of resignation comes,” Mamata Banerjee told media persons on Tuesday afternoon at a press conference accompanied by her nephew and Trinamool Congress General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee and a host of members of the outgoing state Cabinet led by her. Speaking on the occasion, she also claimed that after the results were declared on Monday night, she received solidarity calls from all top leaders of the constituents of the INDIA bloc. According to her, top leaders from the INDIA Bloc like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Akhilesh Yadav and Hemant Soren called her up and assured of support. “The INDIA Bloc will become stronger in the coming days. Akhilesh wanted to come and meet today. I have asked him to come tomorrow. Everyone will come one by one. We will strengthen the Opposition alliance,” the Chief Minister said. Speaking on the occasion, she also said that the contest of Trinamool Congress in this election was more against the Election Commission of India (ECI) rather than against the BJP. “Our real battle was not against the BJP. The ECI was the main villain this time and it created a black history. First, they snatched the democratic right of many people to cast their votes through the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Then before the elections, they harassed our men by conducting raids. They changed all the previous officers of the state government. There was a setting between the BJP and the ECI. The Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister were directly involved in this conspiracy,” the outgoing Chief Minister said. She also alleged that she was kicked when she went to the counting centre as a candidate on Monday afternoon when the counting was going one."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F2ecd161d-bb1b-46a5-842d-05d905a41a58_mamata.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C2000%2C986&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T12:45:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"mamata-dismisses-resignation"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Did Pooja Foresee Vijay’s Win?"},"content":{"text":"Congratulatory messages have not stopped pouring in ever since TVK chief Vijay Thalapathy's impressive win in the recently held Tamil Nadu Assembly Election.  The fact that this is the actor-turned-politician's first election made the win even more special. However, his 'Jana Nayagan' co-star Pooja Hegde claimed that she had predicted Vijay's win in advance. Taking to her official Instagram handle, Pooja dropped a behind-the-scenes video from the set of \"Jana Nayagan\", where she was seen playfully suggesting that Vijay would win the election.  The 'Deva' actress pointed to a question on a whiteboard that read, \"Who wins the elections?\" Next, Pooja stood in front of Vijay and winked at him, suggesting he and his party would win the election.  This adorable gesture made Vijay blush. Embarrassed, he covered his face and walked away. \"Guess I called it before it happened? Here’s to dreams turning into reality, Vijay sir @actorvijay (sic),\" Pooja captioned the post. Before this, Pooja published a photo featuring herself with Vijay on her Instagram Stories, along with the text, \"Congratulations actor Vijay sir. This Thalapathy Kacheri is just getting bigger and bigger. Onwards and upwards only. Party time. Let's gooo.\" For the unversed, Vijay managed to win not one, but two constituencies where he chose to contest, Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East.  Besides Pooja, many members from the entertainment world decided to send their wishes to Vijay through social media posts. Actor Riteish Deshmukh congratulated Vijay, saying, \"The verdict is out !! Huge congratulations to @actorvijay on this incredible and monumental victory. May the force be with you, may you tirelessly work for the good of the people.\" Keerthy Suresh added, \"You don’t get here by just being loved, but by also being hated. Through the noise & all that hatred, you never gave up & always showed up. This is pure hard work, commitment and passion for the people. Like I’ve said before, you’re an emotion & this win is a testament to that very statement & the start of a new legacy!\""},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afolC8BOoF08xo5a_poojavijay.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T12:30:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"did-pooja-foresee-vijays-win"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Hyd Auto Driver Risks Life, Stops Snatcher"},"content":{"text":"An autorickshaw driver in Hyderabad risked his life to catch a criminal trying to escape after snatching a gold chain from around a woman’s neck.  Displaying extraordinary courage, autorickshaw driver Mohammad Zaheer rammed his vehicle into the offender’s motorbike to stop him and then boldly confronted him, though the chain snatcher tried to attack him with a stick. The incident occurred at Begum Bazaar Jinsi Chowrasta area early on Monday. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar on Tuesday honoured the autorickshaw driver for his act of bravery and presented him with a cash reward and commendation letter. The Police Commissioner posted the CCTV footage of Zaheer’s daring act on social media. The accused was identified as Mohammad Sohail, a rowdy sheeter. \"It's not about just watching a crime happen. An ordinary auto driver proved that the true civic duty is to catch the criminal. When a rowdy sheeter tried to snatch the gold chain from around a woman's neck, risking his life, he turned his auto into a weapon and boldly stopped Mohammad Sohail, the rowdy sheeter. He confronted him without flinching at the attack with a stick,\" Sajjanar said. According to the Commissioner, on the morning of May 4, Manju Omlata went for a morning walk with her daughter-in-law in the Begum Bazaar Jinsi Chowrasta area. When they reached the Hindi Marwadi Vidyalaya School, the rowdy sheeter riding a motorbike tried to snatch the gold chain from around her neck. In the process, the chain snatcher lost control of his vehicle and fell. When the victim cried for help, auto driver Zaheer, who was passing by, noticed the scene through his side view mirror. Even after crossing the incident spot and going about 100 metres ahead, Zaheer immediately reacted and quickly reversed his auto. He rammed the rowdy sheeter's two-wheeler with his auto as he tried to flee, knocking him down. Even when the accused attacked him with a stick, he confronted and stopped him without fear. As Sohail was trying to escape, patrolling police immediately took him into custody. After finishing this task, Zaheer left the scene without expecting any reward. The victim informed the Goshamahal police about the auto driver's bravery. The heroic act was recorded on the CCTV camera. Sajjanar said the Goshamahal police launched an investigation to identify the unknown hero who played a key role in catching the rowdy sheeter and left selflessly. They collected the auto number from the CCTV footage and identified Zaheer. The Commissioner said that the courage shown by auto driver Zaheer is an example to society. \"In these days when people don't care even when crimes happen right in front of them, Zaheer, who risked his life to stop the rowdy sheeter, is a true role model for society. He has an amazing public policeman in him. He didn't expect any reward. Criminals will only fear when there are such responsible citizens,” he said. Sajjanar appealed to the city residents to respond with courage like Zaheer without fear when a crime is happening, and immediately provide information by dialling 100 or the local police. Meanwhile, the Goshamahal PS registered a case against Sohail, a resident of Dabirpur and arrested him. He has 16 cases against him in various police stations."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afnYU8BOoF08xn5U_autodriver.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T10:46:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"hyd-auto-driver-risks-life-stops-snatcher"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Keerthy Sends Emotional Message to Vijay"},"content":{"text":"Congratulating actor and politician Vijay for his party's emphatic win in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actress Keerthy Suresh has now pointed out how, despite all the noise and the hatred, he never gave up.  Taking to her X timeline to pen a congratulatory post to Vijay, with whom she has worked in a couple of Tamil films, Keerthy Suresh wrote, \"You don’t get here by just being loved, but by also being hated. Through the noise & all that hatred, you never gave up & always showed up.\" The actress went on to observe, \"This is pure hard work, commitment and passion for the people. Like I’ve said before, you’re an emotion & this win is a testament to that very statement & the start of a new legacy!\" She ended the congratulatory note saying, \"Joseph Vijay sir, This is a hard-earned victory. You deserve every bit of it, Thalapathy! (One last time before we address you in a different way (smiley face)). @TVKVijayHQ .\" Keerthy Suresh wasn't the only one to congratulate Vijay. Several other stars cutting across film industries have congratulated Vijay for his party the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam's emphatic win in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu State Assembly elections, 2026. Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who took to her X timeline, congratulated Vijay saying,\"Heartfelt congratulations @actorvijay on a historic achievement! This victory is a testament to the connection you share with the people. Wishing you continued strength and success ahead.\" Actor Atharvaa, in his congratulatory message on X, wrote,\"Not just a milestone, a revolution !! Congratulations @actorvijay sir @TVKVijayHQ. The future looks unstoppable!!\" Malayalam music composer Dhibu Ninan Thomas, in his post wishing Vijay, wrote,\"Congratulations Vijay sir on this historic victory. A truly inspiring moment , your journey continues to motivate us all. Wishing you strength, wisdom, and great success in leading the people forward. @TVKVijayHQ.\" Young Tamil actor Arjun Das said, \"Historic! Congratulations @actorvijay Sir. Truly happy for you! Wishing you the very best as always. @TVKVijayHQ.\""},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F3ad00357-a2a7-416a-9d03-9951930d9a3b_keerthi+suresh.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,54,1200,592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T10:19:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"keerthy-sends-emotional-message-to-vijay"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"TVK Seeks 2 Weeks to Prove Majority"},"content":{"text":"Actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has staked a claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu after emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elections, winning 108 seats.  With no party securing the required majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly, the state has entered a phase of political uncertainty and intense negotiations.  Banking on its strong electoral performance, the TVK has approached Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, asserting its right to form the government and seeking a two-week window to prove its majority on the floor of the house.  The development has triggered speculation over possible alliances, as the TVK remains 10 seats short of the halfway mark.  Attention has now shifted to which parties or independents may extend support to Vijay’s party, enabling it to form a stable government.  Meanwhile, Congress Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar said the election verdict reflected a clear desire for change among the people.  Interacting with media persons, he noted that young voters and women had played a key role in the TVK’s strong performance. \"People have voted for change. Youth and women, in particular, have supported the TVK in large numbers. We respect the people’s verdict,\" he said. Chodankar added that a detailed report on the Tamil Nadu election outcome had been submitted to senior Congress leadership, including party President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and General Secretary K.C. Venugopal.  \"The next course of action in Tamil Nadu will be decided collectively by the leadership,\" he said.  Chodankar also indicated that several Congress leaders were open to extending support if the situation demanded. \"Once the TVK elects its legislature party leader, they can approach us. No one should underestimate the TVK,\" he cautioned.  With the numbers game now taking centre stage, all eyes are on the Governor’s next move and the evolving political alignments that will determine who forms the next government in Tamil Nadu. "},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afJJ7cBOoF08xcY6_TVKVijay.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T10:10:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"tvk-seeks-2-weeks-to-prove-majority"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"DMK Allies Decline Support to Vijay"},"content":{"text":"Key allies of the DMK-led alliance have indicated they are not inclined to support actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay in forming the next government in Tamil Nadu, casting uncertainty over the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)’s path to power despite emerging as the single-largest party.   The Assembly elections, held in a single phase on April 23, saw a four-cornered contest involving the DMK, AIADMK, Naam Tamilar Katchi and TVK. With counting completed on May 4, TVK secured 108 seats in the 234-member House, falling short of the majority mark of 118. Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko made it clear that parties aligned with the DMK would not extend support to Vijay. “There is no intention among alliance partners to move towards TVK,” he said, effectively ruling out any post-poll realignment. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan echoed a similar stance, emphasising the long-standing ideological alignment between Left parties and VCK. “We have been travelling together on a secular political path for a long time and will continue to take major decisions collectively. We have not considered supporting TVK so far,” he said. Adding to the uncertainty, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) leader Premalatha Vijayakanth also stopped short of offering support. While acknowledging Vijay’s personal rapport with her late husband Vijayakanth, she reiterated the party’s independent ideological position. “Vijay is like a son of our household and was close to the Captain. We congratulate him on his victory,” she said, without making any commitment. DMDK, which contested 10 seats as part of the DMK alliance, managed to win only one constituency—Virudhachalam. Premalatha noted that the alliance was not in a celebratory mood, drawing a parallel to 1962 when the DMK refrained from celebrating after C.N. Annadurai lost his seat. She pointed out that a similar sentiment prevails now, as DMK President M.K. Stalin has suffered a key defeat. Amid the political deadlock, Vijay has begun internal consultations at the party’s Panaiyur office in Chennai, meeting newly-elected MLAs and senior leaders. With no firm commitments from potential allies, the coming days will be crucial as he explores options to secure a majority and stake claim to form the government."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aQsXubpReVYa4E64_vijayTVK.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T08:56:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"dmk-allies-decline-support-to-vijay"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"R Balki Gets Dasari National Award 2026"},"content":{"text":"The Telugu Film Directors Association (TFDA) has conferred the prestigious Dasari National Award 2026 upon well known filmmaker R. Balki for his significant contributions to Indian cinema.  The TFDA also presented the Dasari Debut Director Award to young director Ram Jagadeesh for his critically acclaimed superhit film 'Court'. These awards, instituted in the name of Dasari Narayana Rao, aim to celebrate both established and upcoming directors, reinforcing the spirit of innovation and dedication that the ace director championed throughout his career. The awards were presented on the birth anniversary of Dasari Narayana Rao, one of Indian cinema’s most prolific and influential filmmakers. Interestingly, the day is also observed as 'Directors Day'.  Instituted as an annual tribute, Directors Day celebrates the creative vision, leadership, and cultural impact of directors, recognizing their role as the backbone of the film industry. This year's event witnessed the participation of several eminent personalities from across the Indian film fraternity. In particular, members of the Tamil and Kannada Directors’ Associations, as well as the Cinematographers’ Association, were present at the event. Filmmaker R. Balki, who spoke on the occasion, expressed his appreciation for being part of the commemorative event. He said that he readily accepted the invitation to attend, recognizing the importance of celebrating a figure of Dasari Narayana Rao’s stature. The well known director said that Telugu cinema had emerged as a central force in Indian filmmaking, attributing this to the audience’s deep passion and engagement with cinema. He also acknowledged the presence of distinguished directors at the gathering, expressing admiration for their contributions.  Balki commended the Telugu film industry for organizing such meaningful events that celebrate creative excellence and inspire future generations of filmmakers. Actor Mohan Babu, who spoke at the event, reflected on his deep personal and professional association with Dasari Narayana Rao. He stated that the absence of his mentor continued to be profoundly felt, describing him as a father figure who transformed his life and career.  He acknowledged the significance of honoring filmmakers and emphasized that Dasari Narayana Rao uniquely defined the role of a director in Indian cinema. As a gesture of support to the association, Mohan Babu announced a financial contribution of ₹15 lakh, reaffirming his commitment to preserving the legacy of his mentor. "},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afnanMBOoF08xn7W_balkidasariaward.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T08:55:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"r-balki-gets-dasari-national-award-2026"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"South Coast Rail Zone Gets Vizag HQ"},"content":{"text":"The Centre has issued a gazette notification establishing the South Coast Railway Zone, with Visakhapatnam as its headquarters. The new railway zone, which will come into effect from June 1, 2026, comprises Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam divisions.  The Ministry of Railways included some of the existing area under South Central Railway and East Coast Railway into the new zone. Guntakal, Guntur and Vijayawada are existing divisions of South Central Railway and they have been re-organsied and made part of the new railway zone. The truncated Waltair division of East Coast Railway has been renamed as Visakhapatnam division and re-organised. The new railway zone for Andhra Pradesh was promised at the time of the state’s bifurcation in 2014. The creation of South Coast Railway Zone headquartered in Visakhapatnam was originally announced by the Centre in 2019. However, work on the administrative aspects of the new zone was expedited after the N Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA government assumed office in the state in 2024. In January 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the construction of the South Coast Railway zonal headquarters in Visakhapatnam. As per the notification, East Coast Railway, which has its headquarters at Bhubaneswar, will comprise existing Sambalpur division, re-organised Khurda Road division and the new division of Rayagada. Existing Hyderabad and Nanded divisions and re-organised Secunderabad division will come under the jurisdiction of South Central Railway. Itchpuram–Palasa railway line which until recently fell under the Khurda Road division has been transferred to the Visakhapatnam division. Similarly, the Raichur–Wadi section has been transferred from the Guntakal Division to the Secunderabad Division. The Pagidipalli–Vishnupuram line, previously part of the Guntur Division, will now come under Secunderabad division. The Kondapalli–Motumari line, located within the Secunderabad division, has been shifted to the Vijayawada division. Singapore Road–Vizianagaram section has been designated as the new boundary between the Rayagada and Visakhapatnam divisions. While participating in groundbreaking ceremony for the Google AI Data Centre in Visakhapatnam on the April 28, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had announced that the new railway zone will be notified with effect from June 1. The same day, Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, reviewed the operations of the South Coast Railway Zone. They visited the South Coast Railway Zone office, which has been temporarily established at the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) office. The Chief Minister had appealed to the railway minister to implement certain administrative changes, specifically by integrating additional sections into the newly-established South Coast Railway Zone."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/be111bdb-d20f-49c1-a19c-a118f1abe53f_trains.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T08:16:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"south-coast-rail-zone-gets-vizag-hq"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Cinema Just Won! Vanga on Vijay Storm"},"content":{"text":"Popular director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, best known for having directed the pan Indian blockbusters 'Arjun Reddy' and 'Animal', has now highlighted the power of cinema through a post he put out to congratulate Tamil actor Vijay, whose political party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) has now scored an emphatic win in the recently held Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.  Taking to his X timeline to congratulate Vijay, Sandeep Reddy Vanga wrote, \"This is what CINEMA can do, it can move people, shake systems, and turn presence into POWER. Here CINEMA stepping off the screen and owning the ground. Not hype. Not noise. Real power....My deepest heartfelt congratulations to @actorvijay sir and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.\" Congratulatory messages and wishes are continuing to pour in for actor-turned-politician Vijay, whose party has delivered an impressive performance in its maiden election.  Ace director Lokesh Kanakaraj took to his X timeline to congratulate Vijay. He wrote, \"Badass entry and a solid win @actorvijay na. Wishing you all the very best on your new journey na.\" Director Ashwath Marimuthu, who delivered the blockbuster 'Dragon', in his congratulatory post, wrote,\"Congrats @actorvijay sir for creating history ! It was very upsetting to see a film leak online before its release ! But now Jananayagan in theatres will not be a film anymore ! More like a Michael Jackson 90’s concert. Am waiting.\" Telugu actor Teja Sajja, in his congratulatory message to Vijay, said, \"Many congratulations @actorVijay sir on your phenomenal victory. Your ability to stay connected with people and earn their respect has made this moment more proud for the Indian film fraternity! Wishing you the very best in serving the state of Tamil Nadu.\" Actress Simran, who has worked with Vijay in a number of films, too congratulated him. She wrote, \"Heartfelt congratulations to @TVKVijayHQ on a landmark win.\""},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afmmMMBOoF08xnFF_vangavijay.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T06:31:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"cinema-just-won-vanga-on-vijay-storm"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Varun Dhawan ditches luxury car"},"content":{"text":"Actor Varun Dhawan recently ditched his luxury car and was seen travelling by the local transport, in a rickshaw.  The actor shared a video on his social media account wherein he is seen travelling in a rickshaw on the streets of Mumbai and enjoying the ride as well. For the caption, he wrote, “Rickshaw is wow” as he also put his latest song, “Wow” from his upcoming movie Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai as the background track. The actor is currently busy as a bee with the promotions of his upcoming movie Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, that releases on the 5th of June. Varun had earlier taken to his social media account to upload a BTS video from one of the rehearsal sessions for the movie's song “Wow”. Varun pointed out that while everyone loves to see the hook steps of a popular number, no one is aware of the hard work that goes behind perfecting it. The actor was seen rehearsing and practicing his moves with full energy in the clip. He captioned it as, \"The work that nobody sees makes the step which everyone sees #wow @boscomartis Thank u @aryan_patra11 and @ankan_sen7 (sic)\". Enjoying the vocals by Harrdy Sandhu and Kiran Bajwa, \"Wow\" has been composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Rony Ajnali, and Gill Machhrai, with lyrics by Rony and Gill. The movie directed by David Dhawan, \"Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona\" boasts of an ensemble cast with Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde and others. The movie is backed by Tips Films Ltd and co-produced by Maximillian Films (UK)."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afmgl8BOoF08xnAb_dhawan.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T06:30:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"varun-dhawan-ditches-luxury-car"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Fatherhood Powers Rahul’s Calm Comeback"},"content":{"text":"KL Rahul has credited fatherhood for bringing a renewed sense of calmness and perspective to both his life and cricket, saying the experience has helped him rediscover joy in his game. One of Delhi Capitals' most consistent performers this season, Rahul spoke about how becoming a father has transformed his outlook, both on and off the field. \"Fatherhood has been the most beautiful thing for me. I always felt I had calmness and happiness in my life, but I was so wrong. You don’t truly know happiness, peace or joy until you hold your baby,” Rahul told JioStar. Calling it the most special phase of his life, the right-hander admitted that balancing professional commitments with family time has not been easy as he said, “This is the most beautiful phase of my life, and I’m enjoying every bit of it. It’s hard leaving her behind. I thought it would get easier as she grows up, but I was wrong; it’s only getting harder now that she’s running and trying to talk.” Rahul revealed that while his daughter has travelled with him for a few games, the demands of the schedule often make it difficult to spend as much time together as he would like. “She’s travelled for a few games, and ideally, I’d love to play, come back to my daughter, spend time with her, and then go out again. But that’s not always possible,” he said. However, he added that those moments of reunion have become even more meaningful and have helped him cope with the pressures of professional cricket, noting, \"When I see her smile, when she gives me a hug and a kiss, everything is forgotten, all my injuries, pain and worries. That has helped my cricket as well over the last year. I don’t overthink the game anymore, which has made it exciting again. When I’m out there for those 4-5 hours, I’m completely switched on, and I just go out, enjoy the game and try to do my best,” he mentioned."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afmiE8BOoF08xnBV_KL.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T06:30:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"fatherhood-powers-rahuls-calm-comeback"}},{"node":{"tags":["NRI"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"3 Indians injured in UAE after Iran's attack"},"content":{"text":" The Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said that three Indian nationals have been injured in \"today's attacks in Fujairah\".  The Embassy said that it is in touch with local authorities to ensure adequate medical care and welfare of the affected Indian nationals. The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the \"renewed unprovoked Iranian aggression\" using missiles and drones. The Ministry also confirmed that three Indian nationals were injured due to the results of Iran's attack on civilian sites and facilities. The Ministry called the actions of Iran an \"unacceptable act of aggression\" and a \"direct threat to the UAE's security, stability and territorial integrity\". It said the attacks are in violation of the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. The Ministry emphasises that the UAE will not tolerate any threat to its security and sovereignty under any circumstances, and that the UAE reserves its full and legitimate right to respond to these unprovoked attacks in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, national security, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens, residents, and visitors, in accordance with international law. It stressed the need to immediately halt these attacks and ensure full compliance with the cessation of all hostilities. \"The UAE holds Iran fully responsible for these unprovoked attacks and their repercussions,\" the statement said. The UAE's Ministry of Defence on Monday reported that it detected four cruise missiles launched from Iran towards various areas across the country. The Ministry reported that the sounds heard in scattered areas of the country are the result of successful interception of the aerial threats. UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) on X said that \"Air defence systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates\". The authority also asked the people not to approach, touch or photograph any fragments or objects that have fallen as a result of successful air interceptions, and allow the relevant authorities to assess the situation."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F3e0b5b30-e7e7-4389-aa4a-7072778cd640_saudi+arabia+drone+attacks.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C108%2C1200%2C592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-04T19:16:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"three-indians-injured-in-uae-after-irans-attack"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"RaGa nears 100th defeat in politics"},"content":{"text":"Rahul Gandhi's long tenure at the centre of Congress politics has been defined by a string of electoral setbacks that now total 99 defeats nationwide, leaving him just one short of a century of losses.  The infographic of his electoral record paints a stark picture of repeated rejections across states and years, underscoring the challenges faced by the Congress under his leadership. Over the last two decades, the Congress has navigated a difficult path, accumulating a total of ninety nine electoral defeats across various states and national polls. This extensive track record of losses highlights a recurring struggle to secure a mandate from the Indian electorate in both regional and central contests. The journey of these defeats began early in the century. In 2004, the party faced losses in Karnataka, Odisha, and Sikkim. The following year, 2005, saw setbacks in Bihar and Jharkhand. As the decade progressed, 2006 brought losses in Kerala and West Bengal. The year 2007 was particularly challenging, with the party failing to secure victories in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Moving into 2008, defeats were recorded in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, and Chhattisgarh. The decade closed with 2009 bringing losses in Jharkhand, Odisha, and Sikkim. The subsequent decade showed no reprieve for the Congress' fortunes. In 2010, the Congress faced a defeat in Bihar. In 2011, the party lost in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. The year 2012 saw a wide range of losses across Goa, Gujarat, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. The challenges continued in 2013 with defeats in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Tripura, and Chhattisgarh. The 2014 general election year was a major turning point, marking losses in the Lok Sabha as well as state level defeats in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, Sikkim, and Telangana. The latter half of the decade remained equally difficult. In 2015, the party lost in Delhi. The year 2016 saw defeats in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. In 2017, losses occurred in Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. The 2018 cycle included setbacks in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tripura, and Chhattisgarh. In 2019, the Lok Sabha elections again resulted in a national defeat, alongside regional losses in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Sikkim. Entering the current decade, the trend persisted. In 2020, losses were recorded in Bihar and Delhi. The 2021 calendar included Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. In 2022, the party failed in Goa, Gujarat, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. By 2023, the tally grew with losses in Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Tripura, and Chhattisgarh. Most recently, the 2024 general elections confirmed another Lok Sabha defeat, while the party also faced setbacks in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Sikkim. Looking toward the immediate future, projections or early results for 2025 and 2026 suggest continued struggles in Bihar, Delhi, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. This comprehensive history underscores a period of profound electoral introspection for the nation's oldest political party."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F5f9fb0b9-513a-4580-b6b4-8ba787524ef9_rahul+gandhi.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,29,1200,592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-04T18:17:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"rahul-gandhi-nears-100th-defeat-in-politics"}},{"node":{"tags":["Editorial"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"How BJP Cracked Bengal?"},"content":{"text":"The emphatic victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal, breaching what was long considered the political fortress of Mamata Banerjee, is being interpreted by analysts and political experts as the outcome of a deeply structured, multi-layered campaign that combined grassroots mobilisation, cultural outreach, organisational discipline, and narrative-building at scale. Observers note that rather than relying solely on conventional rallies, the party engineered a comprehensive ecosystem of engagement that penetrated both urban and rural Bengal across demographic segments. One of the most frequently cited factors is the innovative use of sports and youth engagement through the “Narendra Cup” football tournaments, which reportedly saw participation from around 1,200 men’s teams involving nearly 18,000 players, alongside 253 women’s teams. This initiative successfully connected with the 18–25 age group, experts said. Likewise, the 150-year celebration of “Vande Mataram” was turned into a large-scale cultural mobilisation effort. Over one lakh participants got connected through padyatras, collective singing, and symbolic acts like tricolour distribution and lighting of lamps. This exercise reinforced emotional and nationalist appeal, said the experts. According to analysts, “Parivartan Yatra,” with nine separate journeys covering 217 Assembly constituencies that involved more than 7 lakh participants across 560 events, also helped the BJP. This helped consolidate voter sentiment. The booth-level strategy was equally important. Under the Booth empowerment campaign, committees were formed across 70,671 booths, resulting in the deployment of over 8.7 lakh workers. It was a “silent organisational backbone” that ensured voter connect, turnout management, and last-mile persuasion, say political experts. Data-driven targeting, at the same time, played a crucial role as well. Based on electoral analysis of the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the 2021 Assembly polls, 210 “focus constituencies” were identified, complemented by a granular “focus booth” strategy, say analysts. Political observers opine that this reflects a shift towards micro-targeting, where campaign resources were concentrated with precision rather than spread thinly. The party’s aggressive issue-based campaign also contributed to shaping voter perception. A state-level chargesheet released by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with constituency-level chargesheet in 220 seats, brought to public attention alleged governance failures and corruption. This way, the BJP turned the election into a referendum on accountability. Moreover, mass outreach initiatives such as “Yuva Bharosa Card” and “Matrishakti Bharosa Card” also saw over 2 crore registrations. This helped the party to directly engage women and youth with targeted assurances. Cultural and religious outreach further strengthened grassroots connect. On occasions of Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, and Poila Baisakh, party workers reached out at over 6,250 locations. During these programmes, they interacted with more than 2 lakh individuals belonging to religious and spiritual organisations. Analysts are of the opinion that such efforts subtly reinforced identity-based consolidation without overt polarisation. Another dimension that experts emphasise was the mobilisation of Bengali diaspora voters. Nearly 9,500 Bengali migrants from 21 states returned to campaign. This added both manpower and emotional resonance to the effort, say experts. Campaigning like street-corner meetings across 8,315 Shakti Kendra, and nearly 2 lakh “drawing room meetings” with women, enabled intimate, trust-based conversations, party leaders say. These conversations are normally missing in large rallies, they added. The employment narrative also played a role. The “Chaakri Chai Bangla” campaign registered job-seeking youth across 220 constituencies. This tapped into economic aspirations while aligning with broader campaign messaging, experts point out. BJP’s outreach to civil society was extensive. The party established contact with over 19,000 clubs and NGOs. Experts say that influence beyond traditional political networks was secured through such exercises. The party drew immense benefit through the campaign’s scale, which was amplified by a coordinated push from national and state leadership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed 19 rallies and held roadshows. His symbolic gestures—such as local cultural participation—garnered massive digital traction. HM Amit Shah conducted around 40 events and extensive organisational meetings covering all 294 constituencies. Union Ministers and CMs from other BJP-ruled states and other political figures like Suvendu Adhikari and Mithun Chakraborty collectively contributed to hundreds of campaign events. This is how the party made its political presence felt emphatically. The massive rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata was attended by an estimated 7.5 lakh people. This was a psychological turning point. At the same time, the “Chup Chaap Kamal Chhaap” strategy focused on silent voter mobilisation through ward and booth-level networks. This helped convert support into actual votes, especially in urban pockets. Narrative construction also worked wonders. Slogans like “Banchte Chai, BJP Tai,” “Paltano Dorkar, Chai BJP Sarkar,” and “Bhay (FEAR) OUT, Bharosa (TRUST) IN” created an emotionally resonant framework that positioned the party as an alternative rooted in hope, change, and security, says an analyst."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afHbG8BOoF08xaaG_modimamata.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-04T17:31:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"how-bjp-cracked-bengal"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Mamata loses again to Suvendu Adhikari"},"content":{"text":"Outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was defeated on Monday by the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, by a margin of 15,114 votes. This is the second time that Mamata Banerjee has been defeated by Suvendu Adhikari after she was trounced by him from Nandigram assembly constituency in the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections by a margin of a little less than 2,000 votes. Incidentally, Adhikari also contested from the Nandigram constituency besides Bhabanipur and this time he has been simultaneously elected from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram However, his victory margin from Nandigram this time is 9,000, lesser that from that in Bhabanipur. Speaking to the media persons after his victory from Bhabanipur, Adhikari said that since the beginning, he had been claiming that just as he defeated Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram in 2011, he would defeat her this time from Bhabanipur. “That has happened exactly this time. In Bhabanipur, I did not get the Muslim votes. But the people from all the other religions from Bhabanipur ensured my victory. In Nandigram, my margin is lesser since the percentage of Muslim voters there is more than that in Bhabanipur,” he added. Mamata Banerjee is the second sitting Chief Minister in West Bengal after late Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was defeated. In 2011, which marked the end of the 34-year Left Front regime in West Bengal and the beginning of the Trinamool Congress regime in the state, Bhattacharjee was defeated in his traditional Assembly constituency of Jadavpur in South 24 Parganas district by the Trinamool Congress candidate Manish Gupta. However, after that, Bhattacharjee refrained from contesting further till his demise in August 2024, Mamata Banerjee, the first sitting Chief Minister in West Bengal, has been defeated twice, first in Nandigram in 2021 and then in Bhabanipur in 2026. Incidentally, both times, she had been defeated by her once close confidant, Suvendu Adhikari."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afjPBcBOoF08xmAT_mamatasundu.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-04T15:53:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"mamata-loses-again-to-suvendu-adhikari"}},{"node":{"tags":["Entertainment"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Milind Soman swims from Europe to Africa "},"content":{"text":"Actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman continues to set new benchmarks even at 60.  He informed through his latest social media post that he swam from Europe to Africa, across the Strait of Gibraltar, completing a long stretch of 15 kilometers. Milind's latest update on the photo-sharing app further mentioned that he added the latest feather to his cap on May 1 this year. Sharing glimpses of his journey with his Instagram family, Milind wrote, \"1st of May, I swam from Europe to Africa, across the Strait of Gibraltar, 15km at the closest point, from Tarifa in Spain to the coast of Morocco...beautiful beautiful beautiful swim !! Longer post coming (sic).\" In April, the 'Emergency' actor concluded a 20-kilometer swim during his visit to Goa, with his better half, Ankita Konwar, swimming 8 kilometers. Milind was able to complete the distance within 8 hours. Calling it a \"beautiful experience\", he shared on his social media handle, \"Swam 20km for the first time ! Took around 8hrs .. Super happy swimming long distance in the sea is one of the most beautiful experiences, so unpredictable, tides, weather, currents, all make it an epic adventure .. big thank you to @ankita_earthy who also swam 8km and my friends Elias, Nicole and Mihir from the Goa Open Water Swim Club for always being there #worldhealthday.\" Milind and Ankita continue to shell fitness goals by sharing glimpses from their various adventures together. On April 23, the lovebirds completed 8 years of marital bliss. Celebrating the occasion, Milind expressed his gratitude to Ankita for making every single moment of his life \"special\". Posting a couple of rare photos of the two on social media, he wrote, \"Tu hai toh dil dhadakta hai .. 8 years with you have passed in a heartbeat, but your presence, your love, your warmth and your sweetness made every single moment special...happy anniversary my love !\""},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afjNbMBOoF08xmAI_milindsoman.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-04T13:35:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"milind-soman-swims-from-europe-to-africa"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Serving Society Always on His Mind: Vijay’s father"},"content":{"text":"With Tamil Nadu Assembly election trends giving a decisive lead to the newly-formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), clearly reflecting a major shift in the state's political landscape, party chief Vijay's father said that his son \"always wanted to do something for the society\".  On his son's sterling electoral debut, S.A. Chandrasekhar said: \"For more than 20 years, he (Vijay) was planning, and in his mind, he wanted to do something for society. But he was expecting the correct time, so he felt this would be the correct time.\" Exhibiting confidence in Vijay's leadership, he asserted: \"Now he will be a good leader.\" \"As a father, as parents, we are very happy as well as emotional,\" he added. Chandrasekhar expressed his gratitude to the people of Tamil Nadu for the decisive lead. \"They are hoping for something from my son; we will do everything for Tamil Nadu. He (Vijay) is having so many dreams in his mind, let him do,\" he told reporters. Chandrasekhar was hopeful of the TVK forming a government with a majority. According to the Election Commission website, the TVK chief was leading from both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituencies, the seats from where he had contested. Meanwhile, in a major political upset, Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin lost the Kolathur Assembly constituency, marking a significant setback for his party and signalling a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape. TVK's V.S. Babu has emerged as the winner from Kolathur, securing 68,419 votes and defeating Stalin by a margin of 7,731 votes. In another striking victory of the election, TVK candidate Vijay Dhamu, an auto driver, won the Royapuram constituency in North Chennai. He defeated AIADMK strongman and former minister D. Jayakumar and DMK’s Subair Khan, son of former minister Rahman Khan. The win is being widely seen as a symbol of grassroots empowerment and a clear message from voters seeking change. As the TVK’s impressive performance became evident, congratulatory messages poured in from across the political and entertainment spectrum. Actor Kajal Aggarwal lauded Vijay’s “spectacular and resounding victory”, invoking one of his iconic film dialogues to underline the scale of public support. Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh also congratulated Vijay, stating that the results reflect the “evolving aspirations” of Tamil Nadu’s electorate."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afibj8BOoF08xk4y_vijayfather.png?auto=format,compress&rect=0,41,427,211&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-04T13:13:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"serving-society-always-on-his-mind-vijays-father"}}]},"featured":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Why Vijay Succeeded Where Pawan Stalled?"},"content":{"text":"\"Think of politicians like fruit: they might come from the same tree (or field/orchard), but no two have the exact same 'colour' or 'taste',  when it's about electroal politics” This fruit analogy highlights how two leaders like Vijay of TVK and Pawan Kalyan (PK) of Jana Sena Party (JSP) can share the same \"roots\", stardom and cinema, yet had completely different outcomes when they entered the political stage and enacting their political performances. Both leaders come from the same \"tree\" of South Indian superstardom. They both relied on their massive, loyal fan bases to build their political foundations. Because they are both \"actor-turned-politicians,\" the public initially expected them to follow the same script, but their individual \"political flavours\" led to very different results. In the 2026 Assembly elections, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK delivered a historic performance and emerged as the single largest party in its first electoral outing in Tamil Nadu. Within just two years of launching the party, Vijay now stands as an individual force to reckon or at least it appears so, as of now, while PK despite being in the politics for nearly a decade, continues to be enacting a supportive role for both the TDP and the BJP. While Vijay appears to have almost found his footing, PK is still struggling to find his. Despite a common ideological baseline, the divergence in their tactical political enactment resulted in highly asymmetrical outcomes for their inaugural electoral campaigns. Both men started with a nod to iconic heroes, but their approach to practice differed. While Vijay stuck to the solid Dravidian values of equality and state pride, PK tried to build a brand around his own 'Ism', a theory based on 'questioning' power, only to end up as a confusing question with no real answer. Ultimately, both, at the start of their political pursuit, tried to offer voters something completely different from the usual communal or capitalist policies of the major parties. From day one, Vijay stayed true to his own political 'flavour,' proving he was a serious leader and not just a part-time actor. In contrast, Pawan Kalyan diluted his brand by mixing his 'Ism' with the BJP and TDP, a move critics mocked as blending 'stale Laddus' with 'special packages.' This messy combination led rivals to dismiss his ideology as 'Confusionism' and label him a 'Package Star' for hire. Vijay grew his power from the roots, bringing different castes together under one flag. Pawan Kalyan, meanwhile, followed a 'road map' provided by political masters in the BJP and TDP. Despite his Kapu backing, he was labelled a sidekick to the Kamma leadership. This alliance with traditional rivals made his politics look less like a revolution and more like a supporting role in someone else's movie. It took nearly a decade for PK and support and directions from his main alliance parties to earn some kind of relevance, despite which he still finds himself in a supportive role. What makes the achievement even bigger is that this new entrant did it without any political allies as against the DMK, which had 23 allies, in a state where cash flows heavily during elections. It did so while dealing with pressure from proxies of the Union government to ally with the NDA, and while simultaneously facing a hostile DMK-led state machinery in Tamil Nadu. \"The contrast is clear, wherein, Pawan Kalyan needed ten years and powerful friends to get a seat at the table, where he remains a junior partner. Vijay, however, turned out to be, for now, the ultimate disruptor. He fought a multi-front war, resisting pressure from the Centre and fighting the state government, without a single ally. Doing this in a high-stakes, high-cash election makes his achievement a historic feat. On the other hand, many experts are comparing Vijay’s feat with that of NTR, which one feels is off the mark, as it misses “ the most important factor: “The Competition”. NTR entered a landscape where the only real opponent was a fading Congress party. He didn't have to fight other powerful local rivals. In contrast, Vijay faced arguably the toughest challenge in Indian politics. He had to break the decades-long grip of the two “Dravidian majors”. As a political leader born only in 2024, Vijay was a “David taking on two Goliaths”. Vijay’s historic win is just the start as now he has to prove he can actually do what he promised. To succeed, he must avoid the trap that caught PK, who promised to be a voice of dissent but ultimately became a ‘yes man’ for the Union government and the state government, even when their policies hurt his stated objectives and also the very relevance of his political party. Vijay’s true character will be revealed by how he handles pressure from the Centre on sensitive topics like language, delimitation and taxes. His choices will define him. It will show the world if he is a genuine leader or just another ‘Package Star’ who talks big but follows the script of his political directors. To conclude in fruit analogy, Vijay’s actions will determine if he remains a fresh alternative or if he, like those before him, loses his unique flavour to the pressures of the political orchard."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afrj6sBOoF08xpr5_pkvijay.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T01:47:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"why-vijay-succeeded-where-pawan-stalled"}}]},"politics":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Ex-Indian cricketer denied ticket in Bengal"},"content":{"text":"A political controversy has erupted after Manas Bhunia Tiwary allegation context (commonly referred to as Tiwary in reports) claimed that around 70–72 candidates allegedly paid nearly ₹5 crore each to the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in exchange for election tickets. He further stated that he was denied a ticket because he refused to pay, suggesting a “cash-for-candidacy” practice within the party. The allegation has stirred intense debate, raising questions about transparency and internal processes in candidate selection. If true, such claims point to a deeper issue in electoral politics where financial power may overshadow merit, grassroots work, or public support. The idea that candidates might need to pay large sums to secure a ticket undermines democratic values and equal opportunity in elections. It also raises concerns about how such financial investments could later influence governance, potentially encouraging corruption as candidates attempt to recover their expenses after being elected. The Election Commission of India and other watchdogs may face pressure to examine these claims, though proving such allegations is often complex without concrete evidence. Meanwhile, the TMC has denied wrongdoing, and the issue is likely to remain politically charged, with opposition parties using it to question the ruling party’s integrity. Ultimately, controversies like this highlight the urgent need for greater transparency and accountability in political funding and candidate selection processes."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afra1MBOoF08xppS_tiwary.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T05:08:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"ex-indian-cricketer-denied-ticket-in-bengal"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Vijay’s Silent Hint?"},"content":{"text":"A viral video featuring Vijay has ignited fresh political speculation in Tamil Nadu. In the clip, the actor is seen driving a car whose number plate appears to subtly reference “2026,” widely interpreted by fans as a hint at the year of the next state elections—and possibly his political ambitions. Social media quickly amplified the moment, with supporters linking it to his growing public engagement and recent signals that suggest a more active role beyond cinema. The symbolism, whether intentional or coincidental, has added fuel to ongoing discussions about his future trajectory. The buzz comes in the backdrop of Vijay’s increasing alignment with public and political discourse. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has already set the stage for a formal political presence, and moments like these—however small—are being closely watched for hidden messaging. In a state where cinema and politics have historically overlapped, even subtle cues can carry weight. Observers note that past leaders successfully leveraged fan bases into political capital, making every public appearance a potential signal rather than just a casual outing. That said, reading too much into a number plate risks stretching speculation beyond facts. Neither Vijay nor his party has officially confirmed any such symbolism tied to the video. Still, the episode highlights how powerful public perception can be, especially in a media environment driven by viral content. Whether this was a deliberate tease or mere coincidence, it underscores the intense curiosity surrounding Vijay’s next move—and how even the smallest detail can spark statewide political conversations ahead of 2026."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aJBnlqTt2nPbZzvz_tvk.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T04:18:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"vijays-silent-hint"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Mamata Dismisses Resignation"},"content":{"text":"A day after Trinamool Congress witnessed a major defeat in West Bengal Assembly elections after 15 years of uninterrupted rule in the state, the outgoing Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, stressed on the necessity of strengthening the INDIA Bloc to organise a movement nationally against the BJP and the NDA-ruled Centre. She also ruled out the possibility of voluntarily tendering her resignation to the Governor as the outgoing Chief Minister.  According to her, the “defeat” of Trinamool Congress this time, was not a “defeat” in the real sense as the results did not reflect the true public mandate. “Why shall I resign now? We are not defeated in the true sense. The results are reflections of massive misappropriation and vote-looting. So, where from the question of resignation comes,” Mamata Banerjee told media persons on Tuesday afternoon at a press conference accompanied by her nephew and Trinamool Congress General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee and a host of members of the outgoing state Cabinet led by her. Speaking on the occasion, she also claimed that after the results were declared on Monday night, she received solidarity calls from all top leaders of the constituents of the INDIA bloc. According to her, top leaders from the INDIA Bloc like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Akhilesh Yadav and Hemant Soren called her up and assured of support. “The INDIA Bloc will become stronger in the coming days. Akhilesh wanted to come and meet today. I have asked him to come tomorrow. Everyone will come one by one. We will strengthen the Opposition alliance,” the Chief Minister said. Speaking on the occasion, she also said that the contest of Trinamool Congress in this election was more against the Election Commission of India (ECI) rather than against the BJP. “Our real battle was not against the BJP. The ECI was the main villain this time and it created a black history. First, they snatched the democratic right of many people to cast their votes through the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Then before the elections, they harassed our men by conducting raids. They changed all the previous officers of the state government. There was a setting between the BJP and the ECI. The Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister were directly involved in this conspiracy,” the outgoing Chief Minister said. She also alleged that she was kicked when she went to the counting centre as a candidate on Monday afternoon when the counting was going one."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F2ecd161d-bb1b-46a5-842d-05d905a41a58_mamata.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C2000%2C986&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T12:45:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"mamata-dismisses-resignation"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Hyd Auto Driver Risks Life, Stops Snatcher"},"content":{"text":"An autorickshaw driver in Hyderabad risked his life to catch a criminal trying to escape after snatching a gold chain from around a woman’s neck.  Displaying extraordinary courage, autorickshaw driver Mohammad Zaheer rammed his vehicle into the offender’s motorbike to stop him and then boldly confronted him, though the chain snatcher tried to attack him with a stick. The incident occurred at Begum Bazaar Jinsi Chowrasta area early on Monday. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar on Tuesday honoured the autorickshaw driver for his act of bravery and presented him with a cash reward and commendation letter. The Police Commissioner posted the CCTV footage of Zaheer’s daring act on social media. The accused was identified as Mohammad Sohail, a rowdy sheeter. \"It's not about just watching a crime happen. An ordinary auto driver proved that the true civic duty is to catch the criminal. When a rowdy sheeter tried to snatch the gold chain from around a woman's neck, risking his life, he turned his auto into a weapon and boldly stopped Mohammad Sohail, the rowdy sheeter. He confronted him without flinching at the attack with a stick,\" Sajjanar said. According to the Commissioner, on the morning of May 4, Manju Omlata went for a morning walk with her daughter-in-law in the Begum Bazaar Jinsi Chowrasta area. When they reached the Hindi Marwadi Vidyalaya School, the rowdy sheeter riding a motorbike tried to snatch the gold chain from around her neck. In the process, the chain snatcher lost control of his vehicle and fell. When the victim cried for help, auto driver Zaheer, who was passing by, noticed the scene through his side view mirror. Even after crossing the incident spot and going about 100 metres ahead, Zaheer immediately reacted and quickly reversed his auto. He rammed the rowdy sheeter's two-wheeler with his auto as he tried to flee, knocking him down. Even when the accused attacked him with a stick, he confronted and stopped him without fear. As Sohail was trying to escape, patrolling police immediately took him into custody. After finishing this task, Zaheer left the scene without expecting any reward. The victim informed the Goshamahal police about the auto driver's bravery. The heroic act was recorded on the CCTV camera. Sajjanar said the Goshamahal police launched an investigation to identify the unknown hero who played a key role in catching the rowdy sheeter and left selflessly. They collected the auto number from the CCTV footage and identified Zaheer. The Commissioner said that the courage shown by auto driver Zaheer is an example to society. \"In these days when people don't care even when crimes happen right in front of them, Zaheer, who risked his life to stop the rowdy sheeter, is a true role model for society. He has an amazing public policeman in him. He didn't expect any reward. Criminals will only fear when there are such responsible citizens,” he said. Sajjanar appealed to the city residents to respond with courage like Zaheer without fear when a crime is happening, and immediately provide information by dialling 100 or the local police. Meanwhile, the Goshamahal PS registered a case against Sohail, a resident of Dabirpur and arrested him. He has 16 cases against him in various police stations."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afnYU8BOoF08xn5U_autodriver.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T10:46:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"hyd-auto-driver-risks-life-stops-snatcher"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"TVK Seeks 2 Weeks to Prove Majority"},"content":{"text":"Actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has staked a claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu after emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elections, winning 108 seats.  With no party securing the required majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly, the state has entered a phase of political uncertainty and intense negotiations.  Banking on its strong electoral performance, the TVK has approached Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, asserting its right to form the government and seeking a two-week window to prove its majority on the floor of the house.  The development has triggered speculation over possible alliances, as the TVK remains 10 seats short of the halfway mark.  Attention has now shifted to which parties or independents may extend support to Vijay’s party, enabling it to form a stable government.  Meanwhile, Congress Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar said the election verdict reflected a clear desire for change among the people.  Interacting with media persons, he noted that young voters and women had played a key role in the TVK’s strong performance. \"People have voted for change. Youth and women, in particular, have supported the TVK in large numbers. We respect the people’s verdict,\" he said. Chodankar added that a detailed report on the Tamil Nadu election outcome had been submitted to senior Congress leadership, including party President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and General Secretary K.C. Venugopal.  \"The next course of action in Tamil Nadu will be decided collectively by the leadership,\" he said.  Chodankar also indicated that several Congress leaders were open to extending support if the situation demanded. \"Once the TVK elects its legislature party leader, they can approach us. No one should underestimate the TVK,\" he cautioned.  With the numbers game now taking centre stage, all eyes are on the Governor’s next move and the evolving political alignments that will determine who forms the next government in Tamil Nadu. "},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afJJ7cBOoF08xcY6_TVKVijay.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T10:10:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"tvk-seeks-2-weeks-to-prove-majority"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"DMK Allies Decline Support to Vijay"},"content":{"text":"Key allies of the DMK-led alliance have indicated they are not inclined to support actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay in forming the next government in Tamil Nadu, casting uncertainty over the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)’s path to power despite emerging as the single-largest party.   The Assembly elections, held in a single phase on April 23, saw a four-cornered contest involving the DMK, AIADMK, Naam Tamilar Katchi and TVK. With counting completed on May 4, TVK secured 108 seats in the 234-member House, falling short of the majority mark of 118. Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko made it clear that parties aligned with the DMK would not extend support to Vijay. “There is no intention among alliance partners to move towards TVK,” he said, effectively ruling out any post-poll realignment. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan echoed a similar stance, emphasising the long-standing ideological alignment between Left parties and VCK. “We have been travelling together on a secular political path for a long time and will continue to take major decisions collectively. We have not considered supporting TVK so far,” he said. Adding to the uncertainty, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) leader Premalatha Vijayakanth also stopped short of offering support. While acknowledging Vijay’s personal rapport with her late husband Vijayakanth, she reiterated the party’s independent ideological position. “Vijay is like a son of our household and was close to the Captain. We congratulate him on his victory,” she said, without making any commitment. DMDK, which contested 10 seats as part of the DMK alliance, managed to win only one constituency—Virudhachalam. Premalatha noted that the alliance was not in a celebratory mood, drawing a parallel to 1962 when the DMK refrained from celebrating after C.N. Annadurai lost his seat. She pointed out that a similar sentiment prevails now, as DMK President M.K. Stalin has suffered a key defeat. Amid the political deadlock, Vijay has begun internal consultations at the party’s Panaiyur office in Chennai, meeting newly-elected MLAs and senior leaders. With no firm commitments from potential allies, the coming days will be crucial as he explores options to secure a majority and stake claim to form the government."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aQsXubpReVYa4E64_vijayTVK.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T08:56:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"dmk-allies-decline-support-to-vijay"}}]},"entertainment":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"All actors in 'Raja Shivaji' worked free of cost"},"content":{"text":"Riteish Deshmukh recently revealed a striking detail about his ambitious historical project Raja Shivaji—every actor involved in the film chose to work without charging a fee. This unusual move in a star-driven industry immediately grabbed attention, highlighting the emotional and cultural weight the story carries. The film, based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, appears to have inspired a sense of collective purpose among the cast, going beyond commercial motivations. According to Riteish, the decision wasn’t driven by budget constraints alone but by a shared respect for the subject. Portraying a figure as revered as Shivaji Maharaj comes with a deep sense of responsibility, and the actors reportedly aligned themselves with that sentiment. In an industry where remuneration often defines participation, this gesture stands out as a rare example of art and admiration taking precedence over profit. It also reflects how certain stories—especially those rooted in history and identity—can unite artists under a common vision. That said, such claims naturally invite curiosity about the broader production dynamics. While actors may waive fees, large-scale films still involve significant costs in sets, costumes, research, and marketing. Even so, the narrative of a “no-fee cast” adds a powerful promotional angle, positioning Raja Shivaji as more than just a film—it becomes a tribute. Whether this approach will influence audience reception or inspire similar efforts in the future remains to be seen, but it certainly sets this project apart in today’s commercial cinema landscape."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aeh238BOoF08xMi0_RajaShivaji.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C46%2C450%2C222&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T07:21:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"all-actors-in-raja-shivaji-worked-free-of-cost"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Tanushree’s Claim Sparks Buzz"},"content":{"text":"Actress Tanushree Dutta has once against raised concerns over her harassment, stating that her housing society in Mumbai’s Oshiwara area had cut off her kitchen water supply after she denied entry to unidentified workers without written communication or proper documentation.  However, it was in the comment section where the actress replied to a user about retired encounter specialist Daya Nayak, who lives in the same building and has ties with Nana Patekar. She claimed that he “became very strange towards” her after 2018, when she accused Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of the 2009 film Horn 'Ok' Pleassss. The Mumbai Court in 2025 had dismissed the sexual harassment case and related plea filed by Tanushree, who made her debut in Bollywood with the film Aashiq Banaya Aapne, against actor Nana Patekar. Tanushree shared a long note on Instagram post, where she shared an “update” on her “living situation in the building society” she has called home for “approx the last 19 years” in Andheri West. She mentioned that her “kitchen water supply has been cut off last 2 months and for last one year they repeatedly sent random men inside my home for never ending plumbing work.” Tanshuree stated: “Staff keeps changing and so impossible to keep track of developments or complain. New staff is always unaware of old staff activity in past so no way to authenticate anything or follow up on past complaints. When conplaints are raised building management and supervisors stops responding and do not take calls.” She added: “Same excuse of \"leaking kitchen pipes\" was given to access my home atleast 3 times for hours long plumbing work over the last one year. Work was officially compleete each time.” However, recently Tanshuree stated that she “refused to let men come inside my home without proper procedure and email documentation.” “Then they cut off my kitchen water supply for last two months. I've been managing somehow with great difficulty. No documentation, no proper procedure followed. Refusal to send official email detailing why kitchen water supply is cut off last two months. Refusal to put on email the nature of work being undertaken for clarity and records.” She added: “This time they want to come with 4 random unknown men and do a civil work, breaking structural integrity of the kitchen ie break floor & tiles etc and make me pay for some of it. But they refused to send me an official email with all details of civil and plumbing work being undertaken and names of the men with IDs who will be sent for this contract work.” Tanushree says she stays alone here. “They are calling my family and pressurising them to allow these unknown men access to my home but refuse to follow proper procedure or email documentation. They say that unless I allow these unknown random men into my home without any proper procedure, they will not restart my kitchen water supply.” The actres added: “P.s The last time I had a security breach at my home, the cop in uniform came alone without a female police officer, the male cop was video recording me & my home and asked me the price of my flat. Is this normal in Maharashtra?? Pls advice (sic).” However, it was in the comment section that the actress mentioned Nana Patekar and Daya Nayak. She replied to a user: “I think there are criminal organisations that are typically for hire for doing such things. Organusations that work under the radar but are connected with police, administration, politics and judiciary. Their methods are sophisticated and organised (sic).” “They play it well, to make their victims look and sound unstable while they push the victims to a slow death.” She said that “Nana Patekar and other Bollywood mafia members must be investigated because by and large all this started after #metoo.” The actress said that she has long suspected links between those guys and some people in my building society who are star struck and are directly involved. Talking about the encounter specialist, she wrote: “There's a cop called Daya Nayak that stays in my building, he has ties with Nana because Nana played him in a flop film. Daya was always responsive and polite whenever He met me at social gatherings because I had also done a film with Randeep Hooda on a similar subject. But after 2018 He became very strange towards me.” Tanushree says she finds is “surprising” “that a cop can even afford a flat in this building society with their salary structure but thats besides the point. There are also several film Industry folks that own flats here. So not difficult to influence people like a building head secretary to bully me.” She gave a passing mention to Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who too has a flat next to her building. “A lot has happened here that defies logic or explanation. Even Akshay Kumar owns a flat here next building, just saying fyi.” “Thus proves that some of these high end hi- fi buildings can have stuff going on so dark and shady that one thinks maybe living in a village would be safer than here. Just coz they have money and fancy cars they think they are above general decent behavior (sic).”"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F0a08bd8b-2c36-4075-9660-9e430ed979a8_tanusree+dutta.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C22%2C1200%2C592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T04:10:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"tanushrees-claim-sparks-buzz"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"How Big Is Trisha’s Net Worth?"},"content":{"text":"Trisha Krishnan has built an impressive financial empire over her two-decade-long career in South Indian cinema. As of 2026, her estimated net worth stands at around ₹85 crore, making her one of the most successful and bankable actresses in the industry. This wealth didn’t come overnight—it is the result of consistent box-office success, smart career choices, and her ability to stay relevant across generations of audiences in Tamil and Telugu films. A major chunk of her income comes from films, where she reportedly charges ₹10–12 crore per movie, placing her among the highest-paid actresses in the South. Apart from acting, she earns significantly through brand endorsements, collaborations, and public appearances, reportedly bringing in several crores annually. Her continued presence in big-budget films alongside top stars keeps her demand—and earnings—high, proving that longevity in the film industry can translate into massive financial success. Her wealth is also reflected in her luxurious lifestyle. Trisha owns premium properties in cities like Chennai and Hyderabad, along with a collection of high-end cars including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Range Rover. These assets highlight not just her earnings but also her smart investments over time. Ultimately, her journey shows how sustained stardom, combined with financial planning and brand value, can turn a film career into long-term wealth and influence."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/4c414be1-fc63-4844-a2a5-3472de4ae645_trisha.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T20:52:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"how-big-is-trishas-net-worth"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Producer R.B. Chaudhary killed in road accident"},"content":{"text":"Renowned South Indian film producer and businessman R.B. Chaudhary died in a road accident near Jhunta village on National Highway-162 in Rajasthan's Pali. He was 76-years-old. Chaudhary, originally from Risaniya near Sojat Road and currently based in Chennai, was returning from a family wedding in Lilamba village when the accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon.  According to the police, the vehicle lost control after cattle suddenly came onto the road and crashed into a roadside safety wall.  The impact of the collision was severe, resulting in Chaudhary's death on the spot. The car driver, Gautam Seervi, sustained serious injuries and was initially given first aid before being referred to Jodhpur for further treatment.  Officials from Raipur police station reached the spot soon after the incident.  Assistant Sub-Inspector Manohar Lal Khoja supervised rescue efforts and ensured the injured were shifted to hospital. The body was sent for post-mortem and later handed over to the family.  Police said the mortal remains have been transported to Chennai, where the last rites will be performed.  Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has mourned the accident and has prayed for the departed soul.  \"The news of the demise of R.B. Choudhary, a South Indian film producer, in a road accident in Beawar is quite sad. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss. I also wish for the speedy recovery of the injured driver,\" Gehlot said on his X account.  The incident has led to mourning both in the local region and among associates in the film and business community."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afrfQ8BOoF08xpqG_rbchoudhary.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T19:28:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"producer-r.b.-chaudhary-killed-in-road-accident"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Why Was Ameesha Stuck for 24 Hours?"},"content":{"text":"Actress Ameesha Patel, who was earlier stuck in Oman due to the clash between the UAE and Iran, has finally returned to India. On Monday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a picture of herself with her travel partner. She wrote on the picture, “Finallyyyyyy MUMBAI!! Thank u for all ur prayers everyone!! @kuunalgoomer !! Safe n sound !! Greatful”. Earlier, the actress took to her social media, and shared her ordeal, as she spoke about her travel woes. She wrote, “On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI, the airspace closed in the UAE due to fresh missile Attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates!! When will this WAR end!! Praying (sic)”. The actress was travelling with DJ Chetas and producer Kunal Goomer. A photograph from the start of their journey had been shared by Goomer before the mid-air disruption. She later shared another picture from the airport and wrote, “24 hours from the time we left nyc and still counting hours to reach Mumbai. Endless airport lounge time (sic)”. Tensions have escalated between Iran and UAE into a serious conflict-like situation. Iran has reportedly launched missile and drone strikes targeting key infrastructure in the UAE, including oil facilities and shipping routes, as part of a broader regional escalation involving multiple countries. The UAE has responded with strong air defense measures and security coordination with allies. While there have been attempts at ceasefires, the situation remains unstable, with intermittent attacks and high geopolitical tension. The USA is preparing to exit the war, which it started after bombing Iran, and taking out its key leadership on the 1st day of the war. The war began in February this year, and has led to soaring of the prices of oil owing to the closure of Strait of Hormuz."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aZ6MEcFoBIGEgwH9_ameeshapatel.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T15:33:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"why-was-ameesha-stuck-for-24-hours"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"What Vivek Said After Mamata’s Loss"},"content":{"text":"Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Mamata Banerjee’s defeat in elections: I am glad we fought in our own little way Director Vivek Agnihotri, who is known for ‘The Kashmir Files’, ‘The Tashkent Files’, ‘The Bengal Files’ and others, has reacted to the election defeat of Mamata Banerjee in the recently concluded West Bengal assembly elections. On Monday, he took to his Instagram, and shared a note following the victory of BJP in the West Bengal assembly elections. He spoke about how Mamata Banerjee banned him from entering the state, and how ‘The Kashmir Files’ was not allowed to screen in cinemas. He wrote, “NEVER AGAIN. For those who don’t know, @MamataOfficial cancelled me in Bengal after the release of #TheKashmirFiles. The film was taken out of cinema halls, and she said I would NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER Bengal”. “Last year, she BANNED #TheBengalFiles completely in West Bengal. Our trailer launch was blocked. We were attacked and assaulted. Dozens of FIRs were filed against me. I was cancelled in Bengal. I couldn’t even go to receive my award from the Governor”, he shared. “But we never gave up. During these elections, we ensured that #TheBengalFiles was shown to as many people as possible (underground) across Bengal. I am glad we didn’t give (up) and fought in our own little way”, he added. Earlier, Mamata Banerjee’s government had imposed a blockade on the trailer of ‘The Bengal Files’. The makers of ‘The Bengal Files’ wanted to launch the trailer of the film in Kolkata on August 16, 2025 which marked the 79th anniversary of the Direct Action Day, a dark chapter in the history of India when the state of Bengal was rocked by widespread communal riots. However, the makers weren’t allowed to screen the film or the trailer in West Bengal. ‘The Bengal Files’ is based on the Direct Action Day, which took place on August 16, 1946. It presents the events of one of the darkest chapters of India, when people were brutally killed following riots in Kolkata. The Direct Action Day riots sparked off several riots between Muslims and Hindus/Sikhs in Noakhali, Bihar, and Punjab."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/0f2e5a98-96a1-4b91-8a8e-2ebe04cbab31_vivek+agnihotri.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T13:23:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"what-vivek-said-after-mamatas-loss"}}]},"tech":{"edges":[]},"fashion":{"edges":[]},"business":{"edges":[]},"health":{"edges":[{"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":"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"}},{"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":"An Alarming Surge in Kidney Stones Among Children"},"content":{"text":"In a troubling trend that has emerged over recent years, pediatric urologists are increasingly diagnosing kidney stones in children, including infants, a condition once predominantly associated with adults. This shift represents a significant departure from earlier decades when bladder stones, primarily linked to malnutrition, were the principal concern in pediatric medicine. Experts in Hyderabad are sounding the alarm, attributing this rise to a combination of factors such as inadequate hydration, high-sodium diets, and a growing prevalence of genetic and metabolic disorders that predispose children to this painful condition. Dr. Mallikarjuna C, a leading consultant urologist at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, underscores the urgency of addressing this alarming trend. He notes that the demographic of patients has dramatically shifted, with cases of kidney stones now being diagnosed in children as young as one year old. This emerging health crisis calls for specialized treatment approaches, as the standard procedures may not suffice in younger patients. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), a non-invasive technique, is now considered a primary treatment option for small stones, highlighting the need for tailored medical interventions in a vulnerable population. Historically, pediatric kidney stones were a rarity, with medical literature focusing on bladder stones resulting from poor nutritional practices. As nutrition in Telangana has improved, the profile of related health issues has evolved, leading to an increased understanding of the multifaceted factors contributing to kidney stone formation. Dr. Kartheek Ganapathri, a consultant urologist at Aster Prime Hospital, points out that the increased visibility of kidney stones in children correlates with lifestyle changes, particularly concerning hydration and dietary habits that have shifted towards more processed foods high in sodium. This dietary evolution is compounded by environmental factors such as heat, which exacerbate dehydration. Further compounding this issue is the advancement in diagnostic techniques, which have made it easier for healthcare professionals to identify kidney stones in children early on. Dr. Sree Bhushan Raju, head of nephrology at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, remarks on the growing number of cases reported in their rare diseases registry, with even parents from neighboring states seeking advice. This rise in diagnoses is not merely a reflection of increased incidence; rather, it highlights an urgent need for awareness about lifestyle risks and hydration among children, emphasizing the critical role of parents and caregivers in safeguarding their children's health against this painful ailment."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aejbKMBOoF08xNo7_kidneystones.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-04-22T10:33:41+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"a-rising-tide-an-alarming-surge-in-kidney-stones-among-children-mo9x09j2"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Why Your Waistline Matters More Than Your Weight"},"content":{"text":"In a groundbreaking shift in medical understanding, health experts are increasingly highlighting that body weight alone is not a reliable measure of health risk, particularly in the Indian demographic. Traditionally, Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the standard metric for assessing obesity and associated health risks. However, recent research has illuminated a more insidious danger lurking beneath the surface—visceral fat, the harmful fat that accumulates around the abdomen and poses significant threats to heart health and metabolic stability. This paradigm shift in focus underscores a vital truth: a normal BMI does not equate to low health risk, particularly among individuals who may appear fit yet harbor dangerous levels of abdominal fat. The traditional use of BMI has been criticized for its limitations; it primarily considers height and weight but fails to account for the distribution of fat within the body. Renowned endocrinologist Dr. Pramila Kalra from Ramaiah Memorial Hospital in Bengaluru articulates this concern, stating, \"Many patients may present with a normal BMI yet possess significant abdominal obesity, which BMI fails to capture.\" This oversight is particularly pronounced in South Asians, who are predisposed to storing fat around the midsection even at lower BMI levels. Thus, an individual with a seemingly healthy BMI may still be at a heightened risk of developing serious conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, necessitating a reevaluation of how we assess health risks. The implications of visceral fat extend beyond mere numbers on a scale. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which lies just beneath the skin, visceral fat is located deep within the abdominal cavity, enveloping vital organs such as the liver and heart. This type of fat is metabolically active, leading to inflammation, impaired insulin response, and elevated blood pressure—all factors that contribute to a cascade of chronic health issues. Dr. Varun Suryadevara, an endocrinologist at Apollo Hospitals, emphasizes the dire consequences of visceral fat accumulation, stating, \"This fat tissue can directly damage visceral organs, leading to metabolic complications that can be devastating.\" As such, the focus of health assessments is shifting from weight-centric views to a more nuanced understanding of where fat resides within the body. For effective risk management, health professionals are advocating for a simple yet effective metric: waist circumference, which offers a clearer picture of visceral fat levels. The recommended thresholds for Indian men and women are 90 cm and 80 cm, respectively. Dr. Kalra cautions against complacency in labeling individuals as healthy based solely on BMI, asserting that a larger waist measurement can indicate the same health threats as being classified as overweight. In today's increasingly sedentary lifestyle, characterized by extended hours of inactivity and diets rich in processed foods, even seemingly healthy individuals may face significant health risks associated with hidden abdominal obesity. This evolving understanding of body composition is critical in combating the rising tide of metabolic disorders that threaten public health, particularly in regions where genetic factors predispose populations to these risks."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2Fa5427839-cde3-4171-9cae-d4724de8119a_weight.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,54,1200,592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-19T17:00:52+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"the-hidden-threat-why-your-waistline-matters-more-than-your-weight-mo60imsl"}}]},"nri":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Ramaswamy Seals Ohio Ticket"},"content":{"text":"Vivek Ramaswamy, the billionaire entrepreneur backed by President Donald Trump has won the Republican Party primary to become its candidate for Ohio governor, defeating an opponent who tormented him with racist propaganda.  Winning 87 per cent of the votes, Ramaswamy dealt a decisive defeat to Casey Putsch, and in the November general election, will face Democrat Amy Acton, who ran unopposed for her party’s nomination. Ramaswamy initially ran against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, but withdrew and backed Trump. Trump appointed him as the co-head with Elon Musk of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to streamline government operations and cut expenses. He had a run of only about a month in that controversial role, with personality clashes with Musk, the abrasive entrepreneur who founded the electric car manufacturer Tesla and the SpaceX aerospace company, and owns the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Ramaswamy then received Trump’s blessings to run for Ohio governor. If Ramaswamy is elected in November, he will be the third Indian American to hold the office after fellow Republicans Bobby Jindal in Louisiana and Nikki Haley in South Carolina. He would be the first Hindu to become governor. (Jindal is a Catholic convert, while Haley is a Christian because of her marriage, but also keeps her Sikh traditions.) Ohio has not had a Democrat governor in 35 years, both its senators are Republicans, and Trump carried it with a 12 per cent lead in 2024, giving Ramaswamy an edge in November. As a billionaire, he has vast financial resources of his own to throw into the race. However, he will face headwinds from the soaring prices due to the Iran War and Trump’s falling popularity in opinion polls. During the campaign, racist posts and banter by Putsch, an auto racing team owner, raised concerns. In a post on X, he said, “Hey Vivek, you want to play Cowboys versus Indians”? before shooting a gun thrice. Then he added, “Don’t worry, it’s ‘feather’, not ‘dot’”. Those are derogatory terms used to differentiate between Native American (or American Indians), some of whom wore feather head dresses, and Indian Americans (the immigrants from India) who wear bindis. Putsch also questioned Ramaswamy’s citizenship claiming falsely he shouldn’t qualify because his parents were immigrants. Tamaswamy's father, Vadakanchery Ganapathy Ramaswamy, was an engineer with General Electric, and his mother is a psychiatrist. Ramaswamy’s rival in November, Acton, is a doctor and a moderate Democrat who was appointed by Republican Governor Mike DeWine as the state health director as COVID was emerging as a threat. The 40-year-old Ramaswamy has a law degree from Yale University, but went on to build a career as an entrepreneur. After working for a hedge fund, he founded a biotechnology company, Roivant Sciences, and later an asset management company, Strive. According to Forbes, which keeps tallies of the ultra-rich, his wealth is now estimated at $2.5 billion."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afriBsBOoF08xprK_vivek.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T04:20:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"ramaswamy-seals-ohio-ticket"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"3 Indians injured in UAE after Iran's attack"},"content":{"text":" The Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said that three Indian nationals have been injured in \"today's attacks in Fujairah\".  The Embassy said that it is in touch with local authorities to ensure adequate medical care and welfare of the affected Indian nationals. The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the \"renewed unprovoked Iranian aggression\" using missiles and drones. The Ministry also confirmed that three Indian nationals were injured due to the results of Iran's attack on civilian sites and facilities. The Ministry called the actions of Iran an \"unacceptable act of aggression\" and a \"direct threat to the UAE's security, stability and territorial integrity\". It said the attacks are in violation of the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. The Ministry emphasises that the UAE will not tolerate any threat to its security and sovereignty under any circumstances, and that the UAE reserves its full and legitimate right to respond to these unprovoked attacks in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, national security, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens, residents, and visitors, in accordance with international law. It stressed the need to immediately halt these attacks and ensure full compliance with the cessation of all hostilities. \"The UAE holds Iran fully responsible for these unprovoked attacks and their repercussions,\" the statement said. The UAE's Ministry of Defence on Monday reported that it detected four cruise missiles launched from Iran towards various areas across the country. The Ministry reported that the sounds heard in scattered areas of the country are the result of successful interception of the aerial threats. UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) on X said that \"Air defence systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates\". The authority also asked the people not to approach, touch or photograph any fragments or objects that have fallen as a result of successful air interceptions, and allow the relevant authorities to assess the situation."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F3e0b5b30-e7e7-4389-aa4a-7072778cd640_saudi+arabia+drone+attacks.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C108%2C1200%2C592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-04T19:16:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"three-indians-injured-in-uae-after-irans-attack"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"USCIS flags 100 H-1B cases linked to DEI roles"},"content":{"text":"The US immigration authorities have identified about 100 H-1B visa cases linked to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) roles, according to an official response to a senator, as the administration steps up scrutiny of the programme.  In a letter dated April 21, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph B. Edlow said the agency reviewed H-1B petitions filed between fiscal years 2021 and 2024 following concerns raised by Senator Eric Schmitt. “This initial analysis identified approximately 100 cases where the position title referenced ‘diversity’, ‘equity’, ‘inclusion’ or similar terms, and the role appeared to be DEI-related to some degree,” Edlow wrote. He added that “several unrelated financial roles, including terms such as ‘private equity’, were excluded.” The review marks part of a broader policy push under President Donald Trump targeting DEI programmes. Edlow said Trump had taken action through an Executive Order titled 'Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing'. He also cited a presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025. “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, under which certain H-1B petitions filed at or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025, are subject to a $100,000 payment,” the letter said. USCIS described the measure as “an important, initial, and incremental step to reform the H-1B visa programme to curb abuses and protect American workers”. Edlow said the agency is preparing further policy changes. “I have directed the USCIS Office of Policy and Strategy to develop a policy update to prevent abuse of the H-1B program via DEI initiatives,” he wrote. He said USCIS is “committed to working with you and your office toward necessary remedies, whether legislative or regulatory, to promote American values and put the American people first.” The agency also offered to brief lawmakers as the work progresses. “We would be happy to coordinate a briefing with you and your team to explain the progress made in this effort,” Edlow said."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/9706436b-2277-4f44-ba60-6cc43c85127f_USCIS.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-01T03:45:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"uscis-flags-100-h-1b-cases-linked-to-dei-roles"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Texas probes firms in H-1B fraud case​"},"content":{"text":"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken legal action against nearly 30 North Texas businesses as part of an investigation into suspected fraud and abuse of the H-1B visa programme, officials said Thursday. Paxton’s office has issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to the companies, seeking records as part of what authorities describe as a widening probe into alleged misuse of the system that allows US employers to hire foreign skilled workers. The investigation includes Tekpro IT LLC, Fame PBX LLC, 1st Ranking Technologies LLC, Qubitz Tech Systems LLC, Blooming Clouds LLC, Virat Solutions, Inc., Oak Technologies Inc, Techpath Inc, and Techquency LLC, among others. “These companies are suspected of engaging in fraudulent practices designed to exploit the H-1B visa program,” the statement said. Authorities say several of the firms may have used so-called “ghost offices” to falsely present active operations in order to sponsor foreign workers. “I will not allow the H-1B program to be abused by bad actors seeking to use it as a loophole for allowing foreign nationals to invade Texas,” Paxton said. “My office will continue working to uncover and put an end to fraud within the H-1B program.” The Attorney General’s office has sought documents identifying employees, records of products and services, financial statements, and internal communications tied to business operations. Officials said the move builds on an ongoing and broader investigation into alleged H-1B abuse across Texas. ​“This announcement is a continuation of Attorney General Paxton’s sweeping investigation into H-1B abuse, which has previously included multiple other Texas companies,” the statement said. ​The Office of the Attorney General added that it is “actively investigating participants in the program to ensure compliance with the law and that the H-1B program puts the interests of Americans first.” ​The H-1B visa programme allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialised occupations. It is widely used in sectors such as information technology, engineering, and finance. ​The programme has faced scrutiny over the years over allegations of misuse, including fraudulent sponsorships and the use of shell companies. Authorities have increased enforcement efforts in recent years to ensure compliance while preserving access to skilled labour."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aU5WZXNYClf9opPw_H1B.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C60%2C449%2C221&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-30T15:58:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"texas-probes-firms-in-h-1b-fraud-case"}}]},"videos":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Armed robbers storm jewellery showroom"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afctLMBOoF08xjko_armedrobbery.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-03T11:15:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"armed-robbers-storm-jewellery-showroom"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Ashu Reddy's Father Reaction On Controversy"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/65db209f3a605798c18c3733_AshuReddy-2-.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C73%2C1024%2C505&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-03T08:44:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"ashu-reddys-father-reaction-on-controversy"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"JETLEE Release Trailer"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afOPGsBOoF08xg_8_jetlee.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-30T13:19:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"jetlee-release-trailer"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"'Drishyam 3' teaser"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aS8L8HNYClf9ntXj_drishyam3.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-29T13:37:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"drishyam-3-teaser"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Sikkim footballers friendly match with PM Modi"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afHLW8BOoF08xaSX_modifootball.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-29T09:12:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"sikkim-footballers-friendly-match-with-pm-modi"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Jagapathi Babu's 'Vadala' Teaser"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afCL-8BOoF08xXfO_vadalateaser.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-28T10:29:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"jagapathi-babus-vadala-teaser"}}]},"editorial":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Why Vijay Succeeded Where Pawan Stalled?"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afrj6sBOoF08xpr5_pkvijay.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T01:47:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"why-vijay-succeeded-where-pawan-stalled"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"How BJP Cracked Bengal?"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afHbG8BOoF08xaaG_modimamata.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-04T17:31:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"how-bjp-cracked-bengal"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"Mamata’s ‘Key’ - the poem that now questions her"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/e4149b3a-126b-4729-83d3-4e3cf964377c_mamata+benarjee.JPG?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-03T11:17:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"mamatas-key---the-poem-that-now-questions-her"}},{"node":{"data":{"title":{"text":"AP: The Death Of Defiance And The Rise Of Compliance"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afb8G8BOoF08xjhs_modicbnpkjagan.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-03T07:41:00+0000","third_party_url":null},"uid":"ap-the-death-of-defiance-and-the-rise-of-compliance"}}]},"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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She made her acting debut in a supporting role with the Hindi film Madras Cafe (2013) and subsequently made her debut as female lead with Telugu film Oohalu Gusagusalade (2014), in Tamil with Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018) and Malayalam with Villain (2017)."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/abkhxbbci2UF6Gme_rashikhanna.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"rashi-khanna-new-glam-stills"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2026-03-12T18:30:32+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Meenakshi Chaudhary Red Bold Stills"},"content":{"text":"Meenakshi Chaudhary is an Indian actress and beauty pageant titleholder who works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil films. She represented the state of Haryana at the Femina Miss India 2018 pageant, where she was crowned as Femina Miss India Grand International 2018."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/abMFmVxvIZEnjoQC_meenakshi2028.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"meenakshi-chaudhary-red-bold-stills"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2026-03-10T18:35:00+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Shruti Haasan Glam Stills"},"content":{"text":"Shruti Haasan is an Indian actress and singer who works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. She is the recipient of various accolades, including two Filmfare Award South and seven South Indian International Movie Awards. Haasan has appeared in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list of 2015 and 2016."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aa__a1xvIZEnjhl8_shruthi2028.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"shruti-haasan-glam-stills"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2026-03-03T18:03:05+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Bhagyashri Borse New Stills"},"content":{"text":"Bhagyashri Borse is an Indian actress who appears primarily in South films. After doing cameo appearances in Hindi films Yaariyan 2 and Chandu Champion, she made her lead debut in South with the Telugu film Mr. Bachchan for which she has won the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aachiFxvIZEnjSV9_bhagya2028.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"bhagyashri-borse-new-stills"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2026-02-27T11:14:55+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"ViRosh Wedding Stills"},"content":{"text":"ViRosh Wedding Stills"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aaF4t8FoBIGEg6zW_virosh.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"virosh-wedding-stills"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2026-02-21T12:37:04+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Niharika Konidela New Stills"},"content":{"text":"Niharika Konidela is an Indian actress and producer who predominantly works in Telugu films. She made her debut with the film Oka Manasu. She produces films and web series under her banner. "},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aZmdKsFoBIGEgndO_niharika2028.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"niharika-konidela-new-stills"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2026-02-01T18:21:28+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Rashmi Gautam Red Hot Sills"},"content":{"text":"Rashmi Gautam is an Indian actress and television presenter who appears in Telugu-language films and TV. She hosts the Telugu television comedy show Extra Jabardasth and is a conceptual team leader in reality dance show Dhee."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aX-WA90YXLCxVPdl_rashmi2028.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"rashmi-gautam-red-hot-sills"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2026-01-29T19:41:55+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Rithu Chowdary Glam Stills"},"content":{"text":"Rithu Chowdary is an Indian actress and anchor known for her work in Telugu television and films. She began her career as an anchor on Star Maa Music and gained popularity through reality shows like Pelli Choopulu (2018). She debuted in Telugu TV with the serial Gorintaku (2019) and later appeared in Suryavamsam and Inti Guttu. Her film debut was in Mouname Ishtam (2019), followed by a role in Uppena (2021). Rithu is also a regular on comedy shows like Jabardasth and Sridevi Drama Company, known for her comedic timing and charm. In 2021, she launched her YouTube channel, Rithu Chowdhary, with over 70,000 subscribers. She participated in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 (2024)."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aXu3QAIvOtkhCGJU_rithuchoudhary.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"rithu-chowdary-glam-stills"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2025-12-16T17:05:55+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Anasuya Bharadwaj Saree Pics"},"content":{"text":"Anasuya Bharadwaj is an Indian television presenter and actress who works in Telugu films and television. She has received two SIIMA Awards, an IIFA Utsavam Award and a Filmfare Award South for her performances in Kshanam and Rangasthalam."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aUGPy3NYClf9oSS3_ansuya2028.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"anasuya-bharadwaj-saree-pics"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2025-12-16T17:05:55+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Shriya Saran Glam Stills"},"content":{"text":"Shriya Saran Bhatnagar is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films. Although Saran aspired to become a well-known dancer, she became an actress and made her film debut with the Telugu film Ishtam. Saran had her first commercial success with Santosham."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aUGQvnNYClf9oSUB_shriya2028.jpg?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"shriya-saran-glam-stills"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2025-12-06T17:46:28+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Guess This Heroine"},"content":{"text":"guess this heroine"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aTLHu3NYClf9n2n7_gs1.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"guess-this-heroine"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2025-09-23T11:53:49+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Priya Prakash Varrier New Glam Stills"},"content":{"text":"Priya Prakash Varrier is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Malayalam films. Her wink in the film Oru Adaar Love went viral, making her the most searched-for personality through Google in India in 2018."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aNJDd55xUNkB1AGF_priyapvarrier2028.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"priya-prakash-varrier-new-glam-stills"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2025-09-20T17:01:37+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Disha Patani Glam Stills"},"content":{"text":"Disha Patani is an Indian actress who primarily work in Hindi films. Patani began her acting career with the Telugu film Loafer, and had her first Hindi film release with the biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, for which she won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aM7X1J5xUNkB07Ue_disha2028.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"disha-patani-glam-stills"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2025-08-27T16:52:16+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Raai Laxmi Hot Bikini Stills"},"content":{"text":"Lakshmi Rai, professionally credited as Raai Laxmi is an Indian actress and model who predominantly works in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi languages."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aK8262GNHVfTOYIc_raailakshmi2028.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"raai-laxmi-hot-bikini-stills"}},{"node":{"tags":["gallery"],"last_publication_date":"2025-08-15T11:03:15+0000","data":{"title":{"text":"Nora Fatehi Glam Stills"},"content":{"text":"Nora Fatehi is a Canadian dancer and actress based in India. She has appeared in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam films. Fatehi made her acting debut with the Hindi film Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aJ8R_aTt2nPbaW3o_nora2028.JPG?auto=format,compress"}},"uid":"nora-fatehi-glam-stills"}}]},"one":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Why Vijay Succeeded Where Pawan Stalled?"},"content":{"text":"\"Think of politicians like fruit: they might come from the same tree (or field/orchard), but no two have the exact same 'colour' or 'taste',  when it's about electroal politics” This fruit analogy highlights how two leaders like Vijay of TVK and Pawan Kalyan (PK) of Jana Sena Party (JSP) can share the same \"roots\", stardom and cinema, yet had completely different outcomes when they entered the political stage and enacting their political performances. Both leaders come from the same \"tree\" of South Indian superstardom. They both relied on their massive, loyal fan bases to build their political foundations. Because they are both \"actor-turned-politicians,\" the public initially expected them to follow the same script, but their individual \"political flavours\" led to very different results. In the 2026 Assembly elections, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK delivered a historic performance and emerged as the single largest party in its first electoral outing in Tamil Nadu. Within just two years of launching the party, Vijay now stands as an individual force to reckon or at least it appears so, as of now, while PK despite being in the politics for nearly a decade, continues to be enacting a supportive role for both the TDP and the BJP. While Vijay appears to have almost found his footing, PK is still struggling to find his. Despite a common ideological baseline, the divergence in their tactical political enactment resulted in highly asymmetrical outcomes for their inaugural electoral campaigns. Both men started with a nod to iconic heroes, but their approach to practice differed. While Vijay stuck to the solid Dravidian values of equality and state pride, PK tried to build a brand around his own 'Ism', a theory based on 'questioning' power, only to end up as a confusing question with no real answer. Ultimately, both, at the start of their political pursuit, tried to offer voters something completely different from the usual communal or capitalist policies of the major parties. From day one, Vijay stayed true to his own political 'flavour,' proving he was a serious leader and not just a part-time actor. In contrast, Pawan Kalyan diluted his brand by mixing his 'Ism' with the BJP and TDP, a move critics mocked as blending 'stale Laddus' with 'special packages.' This messy combination led rivals to dismiss his ideology as 'Confusionism' and label him a 'Package Star' for hire. Vijay grew his power from the roots, bringing different castes together under one flag. Pawan Kalyan, meanwhile, followed a 'road map' provided by political masters in the BJP and TDP. Despite his Kapu backing, he was labelled a sidekick to the Kamma leadership. This alliance with traditional rivals made his politics look less like a revolution and more like a supporting role in someone else's movie. It took nearly a decade for PK and support and directions from his main alliance parties to earn some kind of relevance, despite which he still finds himself in a supportive role. What makes the achievement even bigger is that this new entrant did it without any political allies as against the DMK, which had 23 allies, in a state where cash flows heavily during elections. It did so while dealing with pressure from proxies of the Union government to ally with the NDA, and while simultaneously facing a hostile DMK-led state machinery in Tamil Nadu. \"The contrast is clear, wherein, Pawan Kalyan needed ten years and powerful friends to get a seat at the table, where he remains a junior partner. Vijay, however, turned out to be, for now, the ultimate disruptor. He fought a multi-front war, resisting pressure from the Centre and fighting the state government, without a single ally. Doing this in a high-stakes, high-cash election makes his achievement a historic feat. On the other hand, many experts are comparing Vijay’s feat with that of NTR, which one feels is off the mark, as it misses “ the most important factor: “The Competition”. NTR entered a landscape where the only real opponent was a fading Congress party. He didn't have to fight other powerful local rivals. In contrast, Vijay faced arguably the toughest challenge in Indian politics. He had to break the decades-long grip of the two “Dravidian majors”. As a political leader born only in 2024, Vijay was a “David taking on two Goliaths”. Vijay’s historic win is just the start as now he has to prove he can actually do what he promised. To succeed, he must avoid the trap that caught PK, who promised to be a voice of dissent but ultimately became a ‘yes man’ for the Union government and the state government, even when their policies hurt his stated objectives and also the very relevance of his political party. Vijay’s true character will be revealed by how he handles pressure from the Centre on sensitive topics like language, delimitation and taxes. His choices will define him. It will show the world if he is a genuine leader or just another ‘Package Star’ who talks big but follows the script of his political directors. To conclude in fruit analogy, Vijay’s actions will determine if he remains a fresh alternative or if he, like those before him, loses his unique flavour to the pressures of the political orchard."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afrj6sBOoF08xpr5_pkvijay.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T01:47:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"why-vijay-succeeded-where-pawan-stalled"}}]},"two":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"How Big Is Trisha’s Net Worth?"},"content":{"text":"Trisha Krishnan has built an impressive financial empire over her two-decade-long career in South Indian cinema. As of 2026, her estimated net worth stands at around ₹85 crore, making her one of the most successful and bankable actresses in the industry. This wealth didn’t come overnight—it is the result of consistent box-office success, smart career choices, and her ability to stay relevant across generations of audiences in Tamil and Telugu films. A major chunk of her income comes from films, where she reportedly charges ₹10–12 crore per movie, placing her among the highest-paid actresses in the South. Apart from acting, she earns significantly through brand endorsements, collaborations, and public appearances, reportedly bringing in several crores annually. Her continued presence in big-budget films alongside top stars keeps her demand—and earnings—high, proving that longevity in the film industry can translate into massive financial success. Her wealth is also reflected in her luxurious lifestyle. Trisha owns premium properties in cities like Chennai and Hyderabad, along with a collection of high-end cars including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Range Rover. These assets highlight not just her earnings but also her smart investments over time. Ultimately, her journey shows how sustained stardom, combined with financial planning and brand value, can turn a film career into long-term wealth and influence."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/4c414be1-fc63-4844-a2a5-3472de4ae645_trisha.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T20:52:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"how-big-is-trishas-net-worth"}}]},"three":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Tanushree’s Claim Sparks Buzz"},"content":{"text":"Actress Tanushree Dutta has once against raised concerns over her harassment, stating that her housing society in Mumbai’s Oshiwara area had cut off her kitchen water supply after she denied entry to unidentified workers without written communication or proper documentation.  However, it was in the comment section where the actress replied to a user about retired encounter specialist Daya Nayak, who lives in the same building and has ties with Nana Patekar. She claimed that he “became very strange towards” her after 2018, when she accused Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of the 2009 film Horn 'Ok' Pleassss. The Mumbai Court in 2025 had dismissed the sexual harassment case and related plea filed by Tanushree, who made her debut in Bollywood with the film Aashiq Banaya Aapne, against actor Nana Patekar. Tanushree shared a long note on Instagram post, where she shared an “update” on her “living situation in the building society” she has called home for “approx the last 19 years” in Andheri West. She mentioned that her “kitchen water supply has been cut off last 2 months and for last one year they repeatedly sent random men inside my home for never ending plumbing work.” Tanshuree stated: “Staff keeps changing and so impossible to keep track of developments or complain. New staff is always unaware of old staff activity in past so no way to authenticate anything or follow up on past complaints. When conplaints are raised building management and supervisors stops responding and do not take calls.” She added: “Same excuse of \"leaking kitchen pipes\" was given to access my home atleast 3 times for hours long plumbing work over the last one year. Work was officially compleete each time.” However, recently Tanshuree stated that she “refused to let men come inside my home without proper procedure and email documentation.” “Then they cut off my kitchen water supply for last two months. I've been managing somehow with great difficulty. No documentation, no proper procedure followed. Refusal to send official email detailing why kitchen water supply is cut off last two months. Refusal to put on email the nature of work being undertaken for clarity and records.” She added: “This time they want to come with 4 random unknown men and do a civil work, breaking structural integrity of the kitchen ie break floor & tiles etc and make me pay for some of it. But they refused to send me an official email with all details of civil and plumbing work being undertaken and names of the men with IDs who will be sent for this contract work.” Tanushree says she stays alone here. “They are calling my family and pressurising them to allow these unknown men access to my home but refuse to follow proper procedure or email documentation. They say that unless I allow these unknown random men into my home without any proper procedure, they will not restart my kitchen water supply.” The actres added: “P.s The last time I had a security breach at my home, the cop in uniform came alone without a female police officer, the male cop was video recording me & my home and asked me the price of my flat. Is this normal in Maharashtra?? Pls advice (sic).” However, it was in the comment section that the actress mentioned Nana Patekar and Daya Nayak. She replied to a user: “I think there are criminal organisations that are typically for hire for doing such things. Organusations that work under the radar but are connected with police, administration, politics and judiciary. Their methods are sophisticated and organised (sic).” “They play it well, to make their victims look and sound unstable while they push the victims to a slow death.” She said that “Nana Patekar and other Bollywood mafia members must be investigated because by and large all this started after #metoo.” The actress said that she has long suspected links between those guys and some people in my building society who are star struck and are directly involved. Talking about the encounter specialist, she wrote: “There's a cop called Daya Nayak that stays in my building, he has ties with Nana because Nana played him in a flop film. Daya was always responsive and polite whenever He met me at social gatherings because I had also done a film with Randeep Hooda on a similar subject. But after 2018 He became very strange towards me.” Tanushree says she finds is “surprising” “that a cop can even afford a flat in this building society with their salary structure but thats besides the point. There are also several film Industry folks that own flats here. So not difficult to influence people like a building head secretary to bully me.” She gave a passing mention to Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who too has a flat next to her building. “A lot has happened here that defies logic or explanation. Even Akshay Kumar owns a flat here next building, just saying fyi.” “Thus proves that some of these high end hi- fi buildings can have stuff going on so dark and shady that one thinks maybe living in a village would be safer than here. Just coz they have money and fancy cars they think they are above general decent behavior (sic).”"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F0a08bd8b-2c36-4075-9660-9e430ed979a8_tanusree+dutta.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C22%2C1200%2C592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T04:10:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"tanushrees-claim-sparks-buzz"}}]},"four":{"edges":[{"node":{"data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Producer R.B. Chaudhary killed in road accident"},"content":{"text":"Renowned South Indian film producer and businessman R.B. Chaudhary died in a road accident near Jhunta village on National Highway-162 in Rajasthan's Pali. He was 76-years-old. Chaudhary, originally from Risaniya near Sojat Road and currently based in Chennai, was returning from a family wedding in Lilamba village when the accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon.  According to the police, the vehicle lost control after cattle suddenly came onto the road and crashed into a roadside safety wall.  The impact of the collision was severe, resulting in Chaudhary's death on the spot. The car driver, Gautam Seervi, sustained serious injuries and was initially given first aid before being referred to Jodhpur for further treatment.  Officials from Raipur police station reached the spot soon after the incident.  Assistant Sub-Inspector Manohar Lal Khoja supervised rescue efforts and ensured the injured were shifted to hospital. The body was sent for post-mortem and later handed over to the family.  Police said the mortal remains have been transported to Chennai, where the last rites will be performed.  Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has mourned the accident and has prayed for the departed soul.  \"The news of the demise of R.B. Choudhary, a South Indian film producer, in a road accident in Beawar is quite sad. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss. I also wish for the speedy recovery of the injured driver,\" Gehlot said on his X account.  The incident has led to mourning both in the local region and among associates in the film and business community."},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afrfQ8BOoF08xpqG_rbchoudhary.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T19:28:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":null}},"uid":"producer-r.b.-chaudhary-killed-in-road-accident"}}]},"five":{"edges":[]},"review":{"edges":[{"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, శ్రీలీల, నవీన్‌ చంద్ర, రాజేంద్ర ప్రసాద్‌, నరేష్‌, హైపర్‌ ఆది తదితరులు"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aQThSLpReVYa35Yx_massjathara.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2025-10-31T19:30:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm-wNxOcEL4"}},"uid":"mass-jathara-review-routine-action-entertainer"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"Review: Thamma - A fiery blockbuster ride!"},"content":{"text":"Thamma is big-screen fun at its purest — a daring mix of folklore, family, fantasy, and fanfare of a full-blown franchise. With this new movie in the Maddock horror-verse, director Aditya Sarpotdar is taking Indian genre cinema to a whole new level. It’s all sorts of strange, clever, and wildly creative — yet, very relatable. While Stree was scary and subversive and Bhediya went into the wilds, Thamma conquers the territory by merging horror with love and, thus, leaving a cinematic experience that is totally different.  The story revolves around the forest of myths where the past is still alive and the ancient guardians are awakening. Not Thamma by any means, but it still manages to conjure up a bizarre fantasy universe complete with its own laws, curses, and consequences. Compared to other supernatural thrillers, this one is basically an emotional comedy with a dose of humor and the human instinct to save those whom we love even if it costs our lives. It doesn’t become scary but rather keeps its faith. The movie is funny but not farcical. It is also emotional without being overly dramatic.  One of the main characters is journalist protagonist Khurrana from a small town. His incidental supernatural experience leads to a series of events that is not in his capacity to grasp the enormity of it. In the first half, he is simply lovable and relatable but later on he becomes quite intense. Mandanna delivers an emotional performance that is also very down-to-earth. She has the fire as well as the delicate side of her nature and does not go for the usual stereotypical trope of horror comedy being over-the-top.  The continuing part is just an explosive work of art — it features fight, change of characters, and a breathtaking fight between Alok and Bhediya (Varun Dhawan). Special effects are of great quality and the confrontation between these two forces is signaling their underlying relationship which will definitely influence this cinematic universe storyline in the future. Such a moment of grandeur is the kind of moment in which you wish to applaud in a jam-packed hall, and subsequently, you are left with more questions than answers. How are these two characters related? I promise; the answer will be beyond your imagination.  On the subject of universe-building, the movie is full of Easter eggs and a few character recalls, but one highlights: the comeback of Sar Kata, the frightening character from Stree, who ominously appears, signaling the massive danger that lies ahead for the Maddock horror-verse. To be honest, the connection between Stree 2 and Thamma is quite strong, and by the time you get to the end, it’s only evident that it’s something huge that is on its way. The seeds of a mega-crossover have been dropped.  The acting, in general, is great. Paresh Rawal offers a great comic relief performance as the sarcastic and sharp-witted father while Nawazuddin Siddiqui dominates the movie with his intense and dark presence. The upward movement of his character feels like the dawn of something bigger and maybe a major factor in the future war of good vs. evil in this ever-expanding universe.  Following that is the comeback of Sathyaraj as Elvis, the idiosyncratic paranormal expert who got the nickname Hand of God. However, this time, he is not only here for the laughs — his arrival subtly changes the bigger picture. In a significant moment, Elvis points to a vital connection between Alok’s freshly changed Betaal and Bhediya, the one who was last seen grappling with Sar Kata in Stree 2. It’s a clever, low-key link that signals the coming events and the Maddock universe fans will instantly get the excitement of the bigger plot unfolding.  Moreover, the talked-about Nora Fatehi cameo is not only a glam reel but also an addition to the lore. Her unveiling provides a wonderful emotional connection to Stree and is a massive high point for long-time fans of the universe. Being a kind of fan service, it rewards attention and gives a totally different perspective to everything that we thought we knew about this world. Is she the one who opens the door to its secrets or something else?  Before the release, the buzz was mostly about item numbers and flashy visuals. However, Thamma, turn, defies the expectation. In the typical Maddock manner, every song in this movie has its function-character revelation, story advancement, or myth deepening. There are no unnecessary diversions, no hollow spectacles, only the narrative-driven songs that keep the emotional part of the story going. It is a very important revamp of the Bollywood horror formula and the result is great.  Director: Aditya Sarpotdar,  Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal, Sathyaraj, Fasial Malik, Geeta Aggarwal, Rachit Singh and others"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aPddOLpReVYa3gmP_thamma.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2025-10-21T05:25:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mod_oXpftJA"}},"uid":"review-thamma---a-fiery-blockbuster-ride"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"'తెలుసు కదా' రివ్యూ... ఎమోషనల్‌ ఎంటర్‌టైన్‌మెంట్‌"},"content":{"text":"డీజే టిల్లు సినిమా తర్వాత స్టార్‌ బాయ్‌గా ఒక్కసారిగా లైమ్‌ లైట్‌లోకి వచ్చిన సిద్దు జొన్నలగడ్డ ఆ తర్వాత బ్యాక్ టు బ్యాక్‌ సినిమాలతో ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు వచ్చాడు. టిల్లు స్క్వేర్‌ ఆకట్టుకుంది, కానీ ఇటీవల వచ్చిన జాక్ సినిమా మాత్రం నిరాశ పరిచింది. దాంతో సిద్దు తదుపరి సినిమా విషయంలో ఆడియన్స్‌తో పాటు అన్ని వర్గాల ప్రేక్షకుల్లో అంచనాలు ఉన్నాయి. విభిన్నమైన కాన్సెప్ట్‌తో తెలుసు కదా రూపొందినట్లు టీజర్‌, ట్రైలర్‌, ప్రమోషనల్‌ స్టఫ్‌ ను చూస్తే అర్థం అవుతుంది. ముఖ్యంగా ట్రైలర్‌ చూసిన తర్వాత కాస్త బోల్డ్‌ కంటెంట్‌ అనే అభిప్రాయం ఏర్పడింది. మరి సినిమా ఎలా ఉంది? సిద్దుకి మరో విజయం దక్కిందా అనేది ఈ రివ్యూలో చూద్దాం.  కథ : అనాథ అయిన వరుణ్‌ (సిద్దు జొన్నలగడ్డ) తనకంటూ ఒక ఫ్యామిలీ ఉండాలి, పిల్లలు ఉండాలని కలలు కంటూ ఉంటాడు. చాలా నిజాయితీగా ఉంటూ రాగ కుమార్‌(శ్రీనిధి శెట్టి)ని ప్రాణంగా ప్రేమిస్తాడు. కానీ ఆమె బ్రేకప్‌ చేసి వెళ్లి పోవడంతో పెళ్లి చేసుకుని ఫ్యామిలీ ఏర్పాటు చేసుకోవాలి నిర్ణయించుకుంటాడు. మ్యాట్రిమోనీ ద్వారా అంజలి శర్మ(రాశి ఖన్నా) తో వరుణ్‌ కి పరిచయం అవుతుంది. ఆ పరిచయం ప్రేమగా మారి, పెళ్లి చేసుకుంటారు.  వరుణ్‌, అంజలి పెళ్లి చేసుకున్న తర్వాత చాలా పెద్ద షాకింగ్‌ విషయం తెలుస్తుంది, ఆ వెంటనే బ్రేకప్‌ చెప్పి వెళ్లి పోయిన రాగ సైతం వరుణ్‌ జీవితంలోకి వచ్చేందుకు రెడీ అవుతుంది.  అప్పుడు వరుణ్‌ ఏం చేశాడు? ఇంతకు పెళ్లి తర్వాత వరుణ్‌, అంజలికి తెలిసిన షాకింగ్‌ విషయం ఏంటి? ఈ ట్రయాంగిల్‌ స్టోరీ చివరకు ఏమైంది? అనేది సినిమా చూసి తెలుసుకోండి.  నటీనటుల నటన : ఎప్పటిలాగే సిద్దు జొన్నలగడ్డ మొత్తం బాధ్యత తన భుజాల మీద వేసుకుని సినిమాను మోసుకు వెళ్లాడు. ఆయన డైలాగ్‌ డెలివరి, ఎమోషనల్‌ సీన్స్‌, సెంటిమెంట్‌ సీన్స్‌, రొమాంటిక్ సీన్స్ ఇలా ప్రతి ఒక్కదాంట్లోనూ ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. హీరోయిన్స్‌తో ఆయన చేసిన సన్నివేశాల్లో హీరోయిన్స్‌ ను కంటే ఆయన్ను చూడాలి అనిపించే విధంగా ఉంది. మొత్తంగా సిద్దు జొన్నలగడ్డ తెలుసు కదా బాధ్యత మొత్తం తీసుకుని సక్సెస్‌ అయ్యాడు. ఆయన డైలాగ్‌ డెలివరీ గతంతో పోల్చితే కాస్త మాస్‌ ఎలిమెంట్స్ తగ్గిందని చెప్పాలి. అయినా కూడా బాగుంది. సిద్దు లుక్ పరంగానూ ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు.  హీరోయిన్‌ శ్రీనిధి శెట్టి లుక్స్‌ పరంగా ఆకట్టుకుంది. యాక్టింగ్‌తోనూ మెప్పించింది. లవ్‌ సీన్స్‌తో పాటు, కొన్ని సెంటిమెంట్‌ సీన్స్‌లో శ్రీనిధి ఆకట్టుకుంది. సిద్దుకు సరైన జోడీ అన్నట్లుగా నటించింది. రొమాంటిక్ సీన్స్ విషయంలో కాస్త ఇబ్బంది పడ్డట్లుగా అనిపించినా ఓవరాల్‌గా తన పాత్రకు న్యాయం చేసింది. హీరోయిన్‌ రాశి ఖన్నా సైతం తన పాత్రకు న్యాయం చేసింది. సిద్దు ను వివాహం చేసుకున్న తర్వాత కొన్ని షాకింగ్ సంఘటనలు ఎదుర్కోవాల్సి వస్తుంది. ఆ సమయంలో ఆమె నటన బాగుంది. చాలా సహజంగా ఆ సీన్స్‌లో ఎమోషన్‌ పండించింది. ఓవరాల్‌గా రాశి ఖన్నా సైతం అంజలి పాత్రకు ప్రాణం పోసినట్లుగా నటించి మెప్పించింది. ఇక వైవా హర్ష కామెడీ ఇంకాస్త మెరుగ్గా ఉండాల్సింది. తనకు వచ్చిన అవకాశంను సద్వినియోగం చేసుకున్నాడు.  టెక్నికల్‌ : ఈ సినిమాకి సంగీతాన్ని అందించిన తమన్‌ పూర్తి స్థాయిలో సంతృప్తి పరిచాడు. రెండు పాటలు చాలా బాగున్నాయి. సినిమా విడుదలకు ముందే అవి మంచి విజయాన్ని సొంతం చేసుకున్న విషయం తెల్సిందే. సినిమాలో ఆ పాటలు చాలా బాగున్నాయి. ఇక బ్యాక్‌ గ్రౌండ్‌ స్కోర్‌తోనూ సినిమా స్థాయిని పెంచాడు. ఓవరాల్‌గా తమన్‌ అందించిన సంగీతం తెలుసు కదా కి ప్రధాన ఆకర్షణగా నిలిచింది అనడంలో సందేహం లేదు.  సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ బాగుంది. సినిమాను గ్రాండ్‌ గా చూపించడంలో సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ పని చేసింది. దర్శకురాలు నీరజ కోన స్క్రీన్‌ ప్లే విషయంలో ఇంకాస్త వినోదాన్ని జోడించి ఉంటే బాగుండేది. సినిమా సీరియస్ నోడ్‌ లో సాగినట్లు అనిపిస్తుంది. ఎడిటింగ్‌లో చిన్న చిన్న లోపాలు మినహా అంతా బాగానే ఉంది. ఆకట్టుకునే విధంగా డైలాగ్స్ ఉన్నాయి. నిర్మాణాత్మక విలువలు బాగున్నాయి. సినిమాలో ఉన్న ప్రతి నటీనటుడు ఔట్‌ ఫిట్‌ పాత్రకు తగ్గట్లుగా బాగున్నాయి.  విశ్లేషణ : స్టార్‌ బాయ్‌ సిద్దు జొన్నలగడ్డ మరోసారి తన నటనతో మెప్పించాడు. కేవలం తాను మాత్రమే చేయగలను అన్నట్లుగా వరుణ్ పాత్రలో నటించి మెప్పించాడు. సినిమా ప్రారంభం అయినప్పటి నుంచి చివరి వరకు పాత్ర నుంచి బయటకు రాకుండా ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. ట్రైలర్‌ చూసిన సమయంలో వరుణ్‌ పాత్ర అంటే సిద్దు జొన్నలగడ్డను నెగటివ్‌ షేడ్స్‌ లో చూస్తామా అనిపించింది.  కానీ సినిమాలో ఆయన పాత్ర ప్రతి కుర్రాడికి కనెక్ట్‌ అయ్యే విధంగా ఉంది. మంచి ఎమోషనల్‌ సీన్స్ ఉన్నాయి, అయితే ఎంటర్‌టైన్‌మెంట్‌, రెగ్యులర్‌ మాస్‌ ఎలిమెంట్స్‌, యాక్షన్‌ సీన్స్ కోరుకున్న వారు మాత్రం కాస్త నిరుత్సాహం వ్యక్తం చేస్తారు. పక్కా కమర్షియల్‌ మూవీ అన్నట్లుగా లేదు. ఎమోషనల్‌ లవ్‌ కమ్‌ రొమాంటిక్ సీన్స్‌ లో సినిమా సాగింది. అందుకే సినిమా స్లోగా సాగింది అనిపిస్తుంది. ఓవరాల్‌గా సినిమా చూడదగ్గట్లుగా ఉంది.  ప్లస్ పాయింట్స్ : సిద్దు జొన్నలగడ్డ, తమన్ సంగీతం, కొన్ని లవ్‌, రొమాంటిక్ సీన్స్‌  మైనస్ పాయింట్స్ : సెకండ్‌ హాఫ్‌ లో స్లో కథనం, రెగ్యులర్‌ కమర్షియల్‌ ఎలిమెంట్స్ లేకపోవడం, మెయిన్‌ లీడ్‌ కాకుండా ఇతర నటీనటులకు ప్రాధాన్యత లేదు  చివరగా.. ఈతరం యూత్‌ ఇష్టపడే రోమ్‌కామ్‌ మూవీ ఇది. జస్ట్‌ టైం పాస్‌కి చూడాలి అనుకుంటే తప్పకుండా వెళ్లవచ్చు.  బ్యానర్ : పీపుల్స్ మీడియా ఫ్యాక్టరీ  నిర్మాత : టీజీ విశ్వప్రసాద్‌, కృతి ప్రసాద్‌  దర్శకత్వం : నీరజ కోన  సంగీతం : తమన్‌  తారాగణం : సిద్దు జొన్నలగడ్డ, రాశి ఖన్నా, శ్రీనిధి శెట్టి, వైవా హర్ష తదితరులు"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aPIUlZ5xUNkB2FbH_TK.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2025-10-17T09:30:00+0000","embed":{"embed_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clB21Xnu_SU"}},"uid":"review-telusu-kada---emotional-entertainment"}},{"node":{"tags":["politics"],"data":{"title":{"text":"'మిత్ర మండలి' రివ్యూ - నవ్వించలేక పోయిన కామెడీ"},"content":{"text":"ఈ మధ్య కాలంలో చిన్న సినిమాలకు మంచి స్పందన లభిస్తుంది, ఆ సినిమాల్లో కామెడీ ఉంటే ప్రేక్షకులు బ్రహ్మరథం పడుతున్నారు. అందుకే మిత్ర మండలి సినిమా గురించి మొదటి నుంచి ప్రముఖంగా చర్చ జరుగుతోంది. ముఖ్యంగా ఈ సినిమాను బన్నీ వాసు సమర్పించేందుకు ముందుకు రావడంతో ఖచ్చితంగా కంటెంట్‌ ఉన్న సినిమా అనే అభిప్రాయం వ్యక్తం అయింది. కనుక సినిమా చూడాలని చాలా మంది అనుకున్నారు. మరి సినిమా ఆ స్థాయిలో ఉందా అనేది ఈ రివ్యూలో చూద్దాం.  కథ : కులం అంటే ప్రాణం ఇవ్వడానికి అయినా, తీయడానికి అయినా రెడీ అన్నంతగా కుల పిచ్చి ఉన్న నారాయణ (వీటీవీ గణేష్‌) కూతురు స్వేఛ్చ (నిహారిక) ఇంటి నుంచి పారిపోతుంది. కులంలో పరువు పోతుందని, రాజకీయ జీవితం దెబ్బ తింటుందనే ఉద్దేశంతో కూతురు బయటకు వెళ్లిన విషయం రహస్యంగా ఉంచుతాడు. అయితే తన కూతురు వెతకడానికి ఎస్సై సాగర్‌(వెన్నెల కిషోర్‌) కి పని అప్పజెప్పుతాడు. అతడు స్వేచ్చ పారిపోవడానికి నలుగురు కుర్రాళ్లు కారణం అని అనుమానిస్తాడు.  ఆ నలుగురు కుర్రాళ్లు స్వేచ్చ వల్ల ఎలాంటి ఇబ్బందులు ఎదుర్కొన్నారు అనేది ఈ సినిమా కథ. ఇంతకు స్వేచ్చ ఎటు వెళ్లి పోయింది? చివరకు ఏమైంది? అనేది సినిమా చూసి తెలుసుకోవాల్సిందే.  నటీనటుల నటన : ఈ సినిమాలో నటీనటులు చాలా మందే ఉన్నారు. వీటీవీ గణేష్‌ తన నటనతో నవ్వు తెప్పించే ప్రయత్నం చేశాడు. వెన్నెల కిషోర్‌ తనదైన శైలిలో కామెడీ పండించే ప్రయత్నం చేశారు. కానీ ఆయనది ఇందులో ఓవర్‌ యాక్షన్‌ అనిపించింది. వెన్నెల కిషోర్‌ పాత్ర పెద్దగా ఆకట్టుకోలేదు.  ప్రియదర్శి పాత్ర మెయిన్‌ లీడ్‌లా అనిపించినా కథలో ఆయన ప్రాధాన్యత అంతగా లేదనే చెప్పాలి. ఇంతకు ముందు ఆయన చేసిన సినిమాలతో పోల్చితే ఈ సినిమాలో ఆయన పాత్ర నిరాశను కలిగించింది. పాత్రకు తగ్గట్లుగా నటించాడు.  నిహారిక ఎన్‌ ఎం ఈ సినిమాలో కీలకంగా ఉంది. అయితే ఆమె నటన నేచురాలిటీకి దూరంగా ఉంది అనిపించింది. ఇతర పాత్రల్లో నటించిన వారు వారి పాత్రల పరిధిలో నటించారు.  టెక్నికల్‌ : ఆర్‌ ఆర్ ధ్రువన్‌ అందించిన బ్యాక్ గ్రౌండ్‌ స్కోర్‌ ఏమాత్రం ఆకట్టుకోలేదు. ఒక పాట పర్వాలేదు, కొన్ని సీన్స్‌ లో బ్యాక్ గ్రౌండ్‌ స్కోర్‌ పేలవంగా ఉండటంతో బోర్‌ అనిపించింది. సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ పర్వాలేదు అన్నట్లుగా ఉంది. కొన్ని సీన్స్‌ సాగతీసినట్లుగా ఉన్నాయి. ఎడిటింగ్‌ విషయంలో చాలా లోపాలు ఉన్నాయి.  దర్శకుడు కథను కామెడీగా చెప్పే ప్రయత్నం చేశాడు. కానీ కామెడీ పండించడంలో విఫలం అయ్యాడు. నిర్మాణాత్మక విలువలు పర్వాలేదు అన్నట్లుగా ఉన్నాయి. మాటలు కొన్ని సీన్స్‌లో బాగున్నాయి. కొన్ని సీన్స్‌ లో పరమ రొటీన్‌గా ఉన్నాయి.  విశ్లేషణ : చిన్న సినిమాలకు మంచి ఆధరణ ఉంటుందని, కామెడీ సినిమాలతో వస్తే తప్పకుండా ఆకట్టుకుంటుందని భావించి ఇలాంటి సినిమాలు తీస్తున్నారు. కానీ కామెడీ సినిమాల పేరుతో ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు వచ్చి కామెడీ లేకుండా సినిమాలను చేయడం ఏంటని ఈ సినిమాను చూస్తే అనిపిస్తుంది.  ఒకటి రెండు సీన్స్‌ తప్ప ఎక్కడా ఆకట్టుకోలేక పోయారు. సినిమా స్టోరీ లైన్ బాగానే ఉంది. కానీ దాన్ని పూర్తి కథగా మార్చిన తీరు మాత్రం బాగాలేదు. ఓవరాల్‌గా సినిమా ఏమాత్రం ఆకట్టుకోలేదు. నటీనటుల నటన బాగాలేదు, కథ ఏమాత్రం బాగాలేదు, అయినా కూడా కామెడీతో నెట్టుకు వస్తారు అనుకుంటే అది కూడా లేదు. కామెడీ లేకుండా కామెడీ సినిమాను చూసినట్లుగా అనిపించింది.  ప్లస్‌ పాయింట్స్ : సత్య కామెడీ తప్ప ఏమీ లేదు  మైనస్ పాయింట్స్ : కథ, స్క్రీన్‌ ప్లే, కామెడీ ఆశించిన స్థాయి లో లేకపోవడం, సెకండ్‌ హాఫ్‌  చివరగా.. మిత్ర మండలిలో కామెడీ లోపించింది  బ్యానర్ : సప్త అశ్వ మీడియా వర్క్స్, వైరా ఎంటర్‌టైన్‌మెంట్స్  నిర్మాత : కళ్యాణ్ మంతిన, భాను ప్రతాప, బన్నీ వాసు  దర్శకత్వం : విజయేందర్‌  సంగీతం : ఆర్‌ ఆర్‌ ధ్రువన్‌  తారాగణం : ప్రియదర్శి, నిహారిక ఎన్‌ఎం, ప్రసాద్‌ బెహరా, వెన్నెల కిషోర్‌, సత్య, వీటీ గణేష్‌, విష్ణు ఓ ఐ, రాగ్‌ మయూర్‌ 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