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Entertainment Updated on :  22 Dec 2025, 5:40 pm Producer Prakash Veer’s latest venture, The Devil, starring Darshan, has entered its second week, raking up a gross of over 35 crores. On the surface, it seems like another commercial success, but behind the scenes, the film has been fighting a far bigger battle: piracy. “Piracy has become the devil itself. Till today, we have removed around 10,500 piracy links. From what I hear, this is the highest in India. We had prepared to face piracy, but not at this volume. The impact of piracy on single screens has been massive. These are the audiences who truly connect with the film. I had an incident in Tiptur where a bus was screening The Devil. We complained, but the bus owner said it was a cleaner’s mistake. These small things, unnoticed, are exactly what is killing cinema.” For Prakash, the stakes are deeply personal. “As a producer, all I want to say to the fan wars, to people making statements online, this is not healthy for the film, nor the industry. The negativity and conflicts don’t just affect the film; they impact the producer, daily wage workers, technicians, and everyone who survives on cinema. When I was producing The Devil, I worked closely among these wage workers, and I came to understand that every piracy link, every negative post, is hitting them directly.” While Prakash faces piracy issues day in and day out, the film also struggled with censorship hurdles, with 33 cuts requiring approval from a revised committee in Mumbai, he revealed. “The censor process got stuck, creating doubts around the release on December 11. Multiple calls came in asking if the film would even make it to theatres. And once we released, the negativity didn’t stop. We need to fight for good scripts, for meaningful cinema, yet nobody seems to see the bigger picture. Look at the bandwidth of our language. We are still asking people to save Kannada. But when a film struggles, the burden falls on us, on the small workers, on theatre owners.” Satellite and digital rights remain undervalued for Kannada films, while fan wars rage online with little accountability. “It is time we realise individual responsibility. We must understand what cinema really supports: the daily wage worker, our culture, and our language. Piracy, negativity, and fan wars kill livelihoods. We fight to keep Kannada cinema alive, and that fight has to be recognised and supported by everyone.” Read More

Entertainment Samarjit Lankesh; Mohanlal look in Vrusshabha Updated on :  22 Dec 2025, 5:36 pm Samarjit Lankesh, the son of filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh, started his journey with his father’s film Gowri. However, his second film Vrusshabha throws him into a new pan-India spotlight. He also shares the screen with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the film, which is scheduled for a release on December 25. “To be in a star-driven film, it depends on how an actor stands out instead of being overshadowed,” Samarjit says. “I always believed there is no big or small film by, and as an actor, I need to define myself. When director Nanda Kishore chose me, I wanted to give my best. The story focuses on a father-son bond, and for me, this was a chance to learn more than to spotlight myself.” Nanda Kishore discovered him through a dance number and selected scenes from his debut. “He believed I could handle the role. Working with Mohanlal completely changed how I see cinema. He never made me feel like a newcomer. On set, we discussed and explored the relationship between father and son. Honestly, I thought someone like him would be unapproachable, but he was warm, open, and generous with his time.” Samarjit acknowledges that filming in multiple languages added a layer of complexity. “Malayalam was tough; Telugu came naturally. I didn’t want to fake it; I wanted to be authentic. The film is bilingual and is dubbed in Kannada and Hindi. It challenged me, but it also taught me a lot about rhythm, dialogue, and presence.” Samarjit points out that being a filmmaker’s son did not make the process any easier. “I never expected my second film would involve a star like Mohanlal. I spent a whole year on this project. When I wasn’t on set, I was learning from Nanda Kishore and the production team, trying to understand the scale and flow of a big shoot.” Collaborating with Nayan Sarika, a Telugu actor with several hits, provided its own lessons. “I was the newcomer, so there was improvisation and learning to match energy, especially during action scenes mixed with emotional moments. Every day facing Mohanlal was a chance to discover and improve.” For Samarjit, the experience went beyond just acting. “The bond I formed with Mohanlal and the crew is something I will always treasure. Watching most of Lal sir’s films and discussing them with him helped me understand his craft in ways I never thought possible, which also improved my performance. Working with Nanda Kishore helped make things comfortable.” Even now, influenced by Mohanlal, he remains humble. “As he often says, cinema will find its audience, and I hope Vrusshabha does too,” he signs off. Read More

Entertainment Home»News»Amadeus out on OTT in India: Watch Will Sharpe’s historical drama series that’s adapted from Peter Shaffer’s 1979 stage play…» Milos Forman’s 1984 flick, Amadeus, gets a British mini-series version created by Joe Barton, which is now streaming on JioHotstar (also accessible via OTTplay Premium) in India from December 22. The story of Amadeus is adaptated from Peter Shaffer’s stage play of the same name from 1979. The mini-series consists of five episodes, and only the pilot episode has dropped till now. The rest of the episodes will drop daily on JioHotstar. Entertainment What to expect from Amadeus? The original story follows 25-year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who arrives at Vienna to fulfil his dream in the music world, after his controlling father’s death. Mozart explores themes of genius, faith and legacy over three decades. After reaching Vienna, he falls in love with an aspiring musician Constanze Weber, and soon gets married to her. With the help of Constanze’s connection in the industry, Mozart gets in touch with famous composer Salieri, whom he instantly impresses with his work and talent. However, things turn dark when Salieri becomes jealous of Mozart’s talent, popularity and fandom, and turns into a rival, leaving Mozart devastated and shocked. Amadeus delves into Salieri’s torment, his crisis of faith and his vow to bring Mozart down, intertwining music, jealousy and divine talent. The series version aims to be a bold reinterpretation, offering more depth to the classic story for a new generation. Will Sharpe’s take on working in Amadeus William Tomomori Fukuda Sharpe, who plays the role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the series, talked to The Guardian regarding the remaking of Amadeus and turning into a five-episoidic series. He told the interviewer that the series version gave a chance to the makers to explore the story of Amadeus from different point of views. Sharpe further revealed that the series version added Constanze’s perspective as well, which was not highlighted in the play or the 1984 movie. He shared that he never had any opera epiphany but after making Amadeus, he started to understand. For Sharpe, it’s an extraordinary experience. Amadeus FAQs: Q. Where to watch Amadeus? A. The British series Amadeus is streaming on JioHostar (OTTplay Premium). Q. Is Amadeus being remade? A. Yes, Sir Peter Levin Shaffer’s 1979 stage play Amadeus has been remade two times, first as a movie directed by Milos Forman in 1984, and now as a mini-series by Sky Studios. Read More

Entertainment Home»News»Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Episode 146 December 21 highlights: Mihir’s drama for business to Pari’s domestic abuse and Tulsi’s success» Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Episode 146 highlights: Smriti Irani’s reboot series has finally got an interesting turn in the story as the dynamics have changed after the six-year time leap, and each member is living a different life after Tulsi left the Virani house. From Mihir and Noina’s fake love drama to impress business investors to Pari’s domestic abuse, here’s what is new in Ekta Kapoor’s reboot series. You can stream all episodes of Kyunki 2 with JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium. Entertainment Kyunki 2 Episode 146 Mihir-Noina’s drama In the latest episode, Mihir’s new avatar is seen, where he enters the Virani house in dashing clothes and sunglasses to attend a business meeting with Noina. Mihir and Noina both put on a fake love show in front of their business investors to show their strong bond. However, the business meeting doesn’t go as planned, as the investors point out the losses in Mihir’s business and also tell them that the trend for handicrafts has increased as compared to their factory-made goods. Mihir promises the investors that he will keep up with the changing trends with his son Hrithik. Mihir’s hidden side Mihir reveals the truth of living with Noina to save his business and also tells her aunt that he has not married her yet, which pisses off Noina. Later, Mihir’s soft side is unveiled when he gives soup to his aunts, reflecting on his caring nature despite the bitter past. In his room, Mihir misses Tulsi’s presence as he waters a Tulsi plant. On the other hand, Tulsi is seen with hiccups as one of her girls in the cooperative society tells her that someone is missing her, which made Tulsi instantly think about Mihir. Ranvijay abuses Pari When Ranvijay brings his friends to his house, he calls out Pari to surprise her. It is then revealed that Ranvijay is an abusive husband, as he frequently beats Pari after getting drunk and in a fit of rage. Ranvijay orders Pari to hide the domestic abuse marks and put on a show for his friends. Ranvijay and Pari also share a daughter named Garima, who is often scared because of Ranvijay’s evil personality.  Meanwhile, the upcoming episode is expected to center around Pari’s birthday party, where Mihir gets angry after someone mentions Tulsi. Noina will also push Mihir to get divorced so that she gets married to him. However, he refuses to remarry until GTulsi is found and divorces him. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 FAQs: Q. When, where to watch Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2? A. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is available to watch on TV via Star Plus at 10:30 pm every day, and you can also watch it online on JioHotstar (accessible with OTTplay Premium). Q. Is Pari’s negative character changed after a leap? A. Yes, Pari’s negative character is now changed into a positive one as she finally understands that Tulsi was right and Ranvijay is an abusive husband. Q. What happens to Tulsi after she leaves Mihir? A. Tulsi becomes a businesswoman and a matriarch figure in Anjar, Kuchchh after leaving Mihir, where she starts a new life.  Q. Who is the mew villain in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2? A. Yes, Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay’s reboot series is set for a six-year leap which will witness Tulsi and Mihir living separately. Q. Who are the new cast members in Kyunki 2? A. Angad is played by Rohit Suchanti, and Pari is played by Shagun Sharma in Kyunki 2. Read More

Entertainment Home»News»From Game Changer to Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Telugu cinema’s 11 biggest flops of 2025» In 2025, close to 240 Telugu films hit the screens, but only a few ended up as big hits at the box office. At the same time, biggies such as Game Changer, Kingdom, and Andhra King Taluka generated solid pre-release hype but sadly ended as massive flops. Here are the 11 biggest flops in Telugu cinema in 2025. Entertainment A Look at Telugu Cinema’s 11 biggest failures of 2025: Game Changer Game Changer Game Changer was a Sankranthi 2025 release starring superstar Ram Charan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. Directed by Shankar, the political drama was in the making for nearly three years and finally hit the screens on January 10, 2025. Although Ram Charan’s performance was widely appreciated, the film ended as a disaster and reportedly caused losses of nearly ₹50 crore to the makers. Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Nithiin in Robinhood Robinhood was Nithiin’s comeback film, and he pinned a lot of hopes on this big-budget project directed by Venky Kudumula. Sreeleela played the female lead in the film, which was made on a budget of ₹60 crore but earned only ₹14 crore in its final run. Nithiin now needs a hit at any cost, as his career is currently in the doldrums. Where to watch: ZEE5, OTTplay Premium Jack Jack movie team After the super success of Tillu Square, Siddhu Jonnalagadda teamed up with director Bommarillu Bhaskar, who himself was going through a rough phase in his career. Made on a budget of ₹40 crore, Jack managed to earn only ₹10 crore at the box office and ended as a disaster. More than the failure itself, Siddhu was heavily trolled for choosing such a weak subject after the success of Tillu Square. Where to watch: Netflix Thammudu Thammudu Thammudu was backed by producer Dil Raju. Despite the failure of Game Changer in January, Dil Raju invested close to ₹75 crore in this action drama, which also marked the Telugu debut of Sapthami Gowda. The film, which featured Laya in a key role, earned only ₹9 crore at the box office. Thammudu became Nithiin’s second flop of 2025, and he is now in dire need of a hit. Where to watch: Netflix Kingdom Kingdom Kingdom was promoted aggressively and was expected to be Vijay Deverakonda’s biggest hit to date. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film was made on a budget of ₹130 crore but earned just ₹80 crore. The action drama was originally planned as a two-part franchise, but after the first part failed, the second part was shelved. Vijay had pinned high hopes on this project, but things went wrong. Where to watch: Netflix Ghaati Ghaati OTT release date Ghaati marked one of Anushka Shetty’s rare appearances in 2025. She played a powerful character of a drug peddler. While the story and technical aspects looked promising on paper, the execution by director Krish disappointed audiences. Even Anushka’s performance faced heavy criticism. Vikram Prabhu made his Telugu debut with this film. Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Hari Hara Veera Mallu Hari Hara Veera Mallu Hari Hara Veera Mallu is Pawan Kalyan’s biggest film, which was in the making for the last three years. Made on a budget of Rs 250 crore, the film managed only Rs 100 crore and ended as a huge flop. The VFX, story, and narrative were so bad that Pawan Kalyan himself distanced himself from the film. Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Telusu Kada Telusu Kada ends its theatrical run Telusu Kada was Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s second release of 2025. The romantic drama, based on the sensitive subject of surrogacy, failed to impress audiences and ended as a major flop. Despite the makers claiming positive reception, the film earned only around ₹13 crore at the box office. Where to watch: Netflix Mass Jathara Mass Jathara Mass Jathara marked Ravi Teja’s fourth consecutive flop in recent times. In the film, he played a railway police officer, with Sreeleela as the female lead. Directed by Bhanu Bhogavarapu and made on a budget of ₹60 crore, the film earned only ₹20 crore, ending as a massive dud. Ravi Teja now needs a solid hit to regain momentum. Where to watch: Netflix Andhra King Taluka Andhra King Taluka Andhra King Taluka generated strong pre-release buzz but failed to convert it into box-office success. Despite receiving decent reviews, the film underperformed commercially. With this film, Ram Pothineni added another flop to his career. Bhagyashri Borse played the female lead in the film, which was directed by Mahesh Babu P. Where to watch: Netflix Akhanda 2 Akhanda 2 Last but not least, Akhanda 2 also ended as a flop. Despite collecting ₹104 crore at the box office, the film failed to break even, as it was made on a budget of ₹150 crore. Poor returns and high expectations resulted in the Balakrishna starrer exiting theatres quickly. Where to watch: Netflix Apart from the films listed above, several other notable releases such as Mowgli, 12A Railway Colony, Mithra Mandali, and Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi also ended as major flops in 2025. All eyes are now on 2026, as a few big-ticket films are lined up for release. Game Changer, Jack, Akhanda 2 FAQs Q. Where to stream Akhanda 2 on OTT? A. You can stream the film on Netflix from January 9, 2025 Q. Where to stream Game Changer on OTT? A. You can stream the film on Amazon Prime Video Q. Where to stream Nithiin’s Robinhood? Q. Where to stream Andhra King Taluka? A. The social drama hits the screens on December 25, 2025 Read More

Entertainment Home»Interviews»Retta Thala actor Siddhi Idnani: Audience are smart enough to differentiate between unwanted and important characters» It has been two years since the release of Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam, after which actor Siddhi Idnani will be coming back to Tamil cinema. With her action thriller film Retta Thala gearing up for Christmas release, Siddhi says that it’s been amazing and dream-like state ever since her first Tamil film Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu had released in 2022. “People still call me by my role in VTK, and it was a great launch. I think I had some seriousness and extremely conscious of my choices. After VTK, I immediately did Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam but that didn’t do well. It was when it hit me that no two sides can be same. I had put more efforts, but it didn’t materialise. I took a step back, observe from 360-degree angle, and took a gap for a right script. That’s when Retta Thala came to me. It is like a tornado, a harmless one that you can enjoy with popcorn by the side.” Entertainment Siddhi Idnani interview: In Retta Thala, Siddhi plays Antre, a young woman from Pondicherry. “Her mother is French and father is a fisherman. Both of them passed away when she was young and grew up experiencing poverty. So, she is ambitious and wants no poverty ever in her life. She is raised by her grandmother and has a lot of aspirations. In order to do that, she does not have any inhibitions and wants to reach the top, no matter what it takes her. She is very black and white, that is how she encounters Arun Vijay’s Kaali, and how they embark on a journey,” Siddhi explains. The actor further explains on how Retta Thala’s director Kris Thirukumaran made it clear that her role has some importance in the script. “When I am coming to a film and after a break, I want to make sure my character leaves a mark. Even in VTK, though she did not have much screen space, people remembered. So, in this film, I want to make sure I came with bang. I would associate the perfume Red Temptation from Zara to Antre, bold, strong and very lasting impact.” Siddhi Idnani in Retta Thala It is a common notion that action thrillers, especially the testosterone-heavy ones, often are biased towards women roles and offer limited scope. When asked about this, Siddhi opines that the script and director are important. “I have been fortunate to work with those who write good characters, be it Gautham Menon or Muthaiya sir. But generally, in Tamil cinema, audience have become smart enough to differentiate between unwanted and important characters. The minute they watch larger-than-life, action films, they can tell why a certain character is part of it or not. It is not the times when nobody will notice. So, being woman in industry, it is great time to have good, chunky roles in films.” ‘My favourite watch this year is Lokah’ As audience, Siddhi’s favourite watch this year is Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. She watched the film at a theatre houseful in Mumbai. “It was dubbed version and watched it in Hindi. I was so happy to see such a good response from audience for a female superhero. Hats off to Kalyani and studio that backed it. It was high-risk but it broke the stereotypes, and opened avenues for rest of us,” Siddhi mentions. Talking about how films across languages get free access to travel anywhere within country and even world, Siddhi says that it’s a great time to be in cinemas. “Initially, there have been beliefs when someone who did television or OTT cannot get into films, but everyone is everywhere. It is just open and avenues are open. Like, if Thalapathy Vijay sir decides to do one more film, I know every actor in every industry would want to be part of that film. Similarly, a Ranbir Kapoor can work with a Tamil actress, and that can happen. The limits are not there.” Siddhi also talks about her long-pending film Nooru Kodi Vanavil, a romantic drama co-starring Harish Kalyan and hopes that it releases sometime in 2026. “Harish is doing well for himself, and collectively, if Harish and I keep doing well, we will one day release it,” the actor says. Apart from that, she has wrapped up shooting for another Tamil film for an upcoming director for his third film, and two more which will kickstart after Pongal 2026. Retta Thala FAQs Q. Who is the hero of Retta Thala? A. Arun Vijay is the hero of Retta Thala. Q. Who is the music director in the movie Retta Thala? A. Sam CS has scored the music for Retta Thala. Q. What is Retta Thala release date? A. Retta Thala will release on December 25. Read More

Entertainment Home»News»Sarvam Maya 2025: Release date, FDFS, OTT partner, plot and all about Nivin Pauly’s horror comedy» This Christmas, Nivin Pauly is back with another Malayalam comedy. Before it opens in theatres on Friday, here are all the details you need to know about this movie. Entertainment Sarvam Maya 2025: Release date, FDFS, runtime, OTT partner, plot and everything you need to know about this Nivin Pauly-starrer Sarvam Maya release date The movie will hit the big screen on December 25, along with Shane Nigam-starrer Haal and Unni Mukundan’s romantic drama, Mindiyum Paranjum. Sarvam Maya FDFS, runtime The two hour 27 minutes film is expected to have its first screening at 10 am on December 25, as per recent trends. The bookings for the horror comedy is likely to begin on December 23. Sarvam Maya teaser A shot of an old home with a storm approaching in the distance is introduced in the teaser. Soon after, Nivin Pauly enters the house and surveys every nook and cranny with a dubious expression. He asks “whether everything is ok” while facing the mirror, to which he responds, “It is ok.” After then, the one minute-17-second video moves on to happy interactions between Nivin and Aju Varghese’s characters who appear to be friends from a long time. Sarvam Maya cast and crew Preity Mukhundhan, Riya Shibu, Raghunath Paleri, and Madhupal all play significant roles in the horror comedy. This film was directed by Akhil Sathyan, who also wrote the screenplay. Justin Prabhakaran composed the music for Sarvam Maya, and Sharan Velayudhan is the cinematographer. Sarvam Maya plot After a few years, Prabhendu goes back to his ancestral house in his hometown. When he completes a ceremony, things take a terrifying turn as he is alarmed to discover a supernatural presence. This leads him to his calling and has a deeper impact on his life. Sarvam Maya depicts, with plenty of humour, how Prabhendu handles the situation. Sarvam Maya OTT partner The specifics of the film’s online streaming rights have not been disclosed. However, following its 30-day theatrical run, Sarvam Maya is probably going to be available online by the end of January. Sarvam Maya FAQs Q. What is the new movie of Nivin Pauly in 2025? A. The new movie of Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly in 2025 is Sarvam Maya. Director Akhil Sathyan helms this movie, which also features Aju Varghese and Preity Mukhundhan. Q. What’s the plot of Sarvam Maya? A. The plot of Sarvam Maya revolves around a youth named Prabhendu, played by actor Nivin Pauly. After he conducts a ritual, Prabhendu finds the presence of a spirit around him. Read More