As we reported earlier this morning, the grand musical celebration of Peddi will take place in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on May 23. The makers unveiled a promo confirming the event and also announced that AR Rahman will perform live.

The major highlight of this musical extravaganza will be the special song featuring Ram Charan and Shruti Haasan. Janhvi Kapoor will also appear in the dance number. Meanwhile, the trailer launch is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on May 18.

In addition, the team is reportedly planning promotional events and press interactions in several major cities. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi is bankrolled by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner.

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Icon Star Allu Arjun is currently busy shooting for Raaka, directed by Atlee. The actor has also signed a massive project with Kollywood star director Lokesh Kanagaraj, tentatively titled #AA23.

According to the latest reports, ever-charming beauty Pooja Hegde is being considered for the female lead role. Earlier, Pooja and Allu Arjun teamed up for Duvvada Jagannadham and the blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapurramulo.

At present, pre-production work is underway, and the project is expected to go on floors after Allu Arjun wraps up Raaka. The film will be bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers, while Anirudh Ravichander has been roped in to compose the music.

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We had earlier reported that the trailer launch of Ram Charan’s Peddi will take place in Mumbai. Initially, the team planned to launch it in Bhopal, but later director Buchi Babu decided to hold a musical event there instead.

Now, the makers have officially confirmed Mumbai as the venue for the trailer launch. Besides this, a new still of Charan from the wrestling portions, where he is seen flaunting his moustache, has also been unveiled.

Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the banner of Vriddhi Cinemas, Peddi features music by A. R. Rahman. Janhvi Kapoor plays the female lead, while Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyendu Sharma, and Boman Irani play key roles.

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Currently, there is a disagreement between exhibitors in Telangana and top producers regarding revenue-sharing terms. While exhibitors want a percentage-sharing model, producers are against it. Amid this, Bunny Vas shared his thoughts on why theatrical revenues have drastically fallen.

He opined that the massive collections seen for big-budget entertainers are due to increased ticket prices and not footfalls. According to him, more burden is being placed on the category of audiences who are still coming to theatres. He added that the situation is even worse for small-budget films.

Bunny Vas feels that both exhibitors and producers are incurring losses. The producer listed four major reasons for the decline in theatre-going audiences. Most importantly, heroes taking more time between films is making audiences lose interest in the industry, says Bunny Vas. He believes heroes play a key role in bringing audiences to theatres.

Bunny Vas is also of the opinion that shorter OTT windows, content not being worth high ticket prices, and exorbitant food and refreshment rates in multiplexes are among the other reasons behind the industry’s slump. He stated that Tollywood should first focus on the existing issues rather than fighting over revenues that are already alarmingly low.

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A honest and heartfelt teaser always creates a good impact and Ramani Kalyanam manages to deliver that exactly. With its emotional set-up and lovable characters, the teaser leaves a pleasant impression.

Starring Surya Vasishta and Deepshika Chandran in the lead roles, the film is directed by Vijay Adireddy and produced under the Kites Creatives banner. Ram Jagadeesh of Court fame has provided the screenplay and dialogues, adding value to the project.

The story revolves around the emotional bond between a visually impaired girl and a boy who cannot walk. The premise sounds intense, but the treatment feels simple and warm. Beginning with a charming “pelli choopulu” sequence, it gradually unfolds into a relationship drama filled with innocent moments, light humor, and emotions.

Surya Vasishta and Deepshika Chandran deliver natural performances in the teaser. Their chemistry looks neat, helping the emotional moments work well. Instead of relying on loud drama, the teaser keeps things subtle and grounded. Vijay Adireddy blends emotional moments with light-hearted scenes, keeping the teaser engaging. A few dialogues stand out, while some moments leave a pleasant impression.

On the technical front, the background score complements the mood well, and the cinematography gives the film a neat visual appeal. Overall, the Ramani Kalyanam teaser leaves a positive impression and generates curiosity around the film with its simple and emotional approach.

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The advance bookings for Ram Charan’s Peddi commenced a few days ago in North America. According to the latest update, the sports action drama has grossed over $250K so far for the premiere shows.

The momentum is expected to build once the promotional assets start coming out. A grand event is planned in Mumbai for the trailer launch, which will later be followed by a musical event in Bhopal.

With these back-to-back events, the film is set to gain more traction in advance bookings. Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, the biggie stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. A. R. Rahman is the music composer. The film releases on June 4.

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The latest Malayalam crime thriller Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil, starring Kunchako Boban and Dileesh Pothan in the lead roles, has now started streaming on Netflix. The movie didn’t perform well in theatres, but given its genre, it is expected to register good viewership in the digital space.

As of now, only the Malayalam version is available for streaming with English subtitles. The film follows Sethu, a timid health centre worker whose life is turned upside down by a series of mysterious events following the arrival of a stranger at his home.

Ratheesh Balakrishnan is the director. The film is produced by Listin Stephen and Kunchako Boban under the banners of Magic Frames and Udaya Pictures, marking the first collaboration between the two production houses. Sajin Gopu and Chidambaram S. Poduval play vital roles in the film.

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In an interview with national media, Buchi Babu Sana already revealed that Peddi will have a grand musical event in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The team is set to launch the special song shot on Ram Charan and Shruti Haasan in this event.

According to the latest information, the musical gala will likely happen on May 23, five days after the launch of theatrical trailer in Mumbai. AR Rahman will perform live in the Bhopal event which will be graced by the entire team.

An official announcement will be made soon. Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru of Vriddhi Cinemas, Peddi stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings are presenting the biggie. Peddi releases on June 4, 2026.

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Speaking in a recent interview, production designer Avinash Kolla said the biggest challenge the team faced while working on Peddi was ensuring that the film wouldn’t remind audiences of Dangal, which also revolves around wrestling.
“My main agenda was that the movie shouldn’t feel monotonous. Audiences shouldn’t feel like they have already seen similar set work before. We experimented a bit and gave a special treatment to Peddi,” said Avinash Kolla.

Avinash further stated that he feels fortunate to have worked on a film like Peddi. He added that the film has the best script he has heard in his career and said he was determined to give his best so that the story reaches greater heights.

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Karthi has teamed up with Mad fame Kalyan Shankar for a Telugu film, which was launched recently. Meenakshi Chaudhary has been roped in as the female lead, and the shoot is currently underway in Hyderabad.

According to the latest buzz, Mirai director Karthik Ghattameni, who also directed Eagle, is handling the cinematography for this project. For the uninitiated, Karthik is a cinematographer-turned-director.

Star producer Naga Vamsi of Sithara Entertainments is bankrolling the film. After Oopiri, Karthi is acting in a straight Telugu film once again, and the project has already generated good expectations among audiences.

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