VD14: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's next titled Rana Baali
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna reunite for their third collaboration, Rana Baali, a 19th-century pan-India period drama inspired by real events. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film is set to release worldwide on September 11, 2026
26 January,2026 08:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentChiranjeevi talks about how to avoid casting couch in Telugu cinema
Chiranjeevi celebrated the success of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu at a Hyderabad press meet, where he addressed casting couch allegations and called Telugu cinema a largely welcoming industry. He stressed professionalism and strong principles as key to a healthy work environment
26 January,2026 04:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRoot: Aparshakti Khurana exudes an air of mystery in first look
A R Murugadoss unveiled Aparshakti Khurana's dark and mysterious look from the upcoming sci-fi thriller Root - Running Out Of Time, which marks the actor's Tamil debut
26 January,2026 03:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLokesh Kanagaraj confirms Kaithi 2, reveals real reason behind film’s delay
Lokesh Kanagaraj clarified that Kaithi 2 was delayed due to scheduling conflicts and not a salary hike, confirming the sequel is very much on track. He also addressed speculation around Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan collaborations
26 January,2026 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentParvathy Thiruvothu reads Constituitonal rights on Republic Day
On Republic Day, Parvathy Thiruvothu turned the spotlight back to the Constitution, championing equality not as an idea, but as a right; justice not as a favour, but as a guarantee
26 January,2026 01:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentChiranjeevi gifts Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu director a new swanky car
Chiranjeevi recently surprised the director of his film, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Anil Ravipudi, a brand new swanky car after the success of thier film. Earlier, Pawan Kalyan had also gifted a car to his They Call Him OG director Sujeeth a luxurious car
26 January,2026 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIrumudi: Ravi Teja impresses in devotional avatar in first look
Marking Ravi Teja’s birthday, Mythiri Movie Makers unveiled his next film’s title, Irumudi, and its striking first-look poster, which shows the actor donning a traditional look
26 January,2026 12:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPatriot: Mohanlal, Mammootty, Fahadh Faasil film to be released on April 23
Mahesh Narayanan’s thriller Patriot, reuniting Mammootty and Mohanlal after a long gap, will release in theatres on April 23, 2026. Mohanlal announced the date on Republic Day, calling it one of the most anticipated films of the year
26 January,2026 11:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMankatha: Ajith Kumar fans slammed for bursting crackers and damaging screens
Pandian Cinemas in Karaikudi slammed Ajith Kumar fans after chaos erupted during the Mankatha re-release. Fans misbehaved, burst crackers, damaged the theatre screen, and allegedly assaulted a Thalapathy Vijay supporter
25 January,2026 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThalapathy Vijay says he won’t bow down amid Jana Nayagan CBFC row
Thalapathy Vijay unveiled his party logo amid the Karur stampede and Jana Nayagan row, asserting he won’t bow down to pressure. Addressing TVK cadres in Mamallapuram, he called the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections a high-stakes democratic battle
25 January,2026 06:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOdia singer Abhijit Majumdar dies at 54 after prolonged illness
Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar died at 54 while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Hospitalised for months, he suffered septic shock and cardiac arrest
25 January,2026 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | PTITovino Thomas's Pallichattambi makers accused of dumping waste in river
Tovino Thomas’s Pallichattambi landed in controversy after waste from a film set was allegedly dumped near the Malankara Reservoir in Idukki. Locals complained, and visuals of the debris soon surfaced on social media
24 January,2026 05:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe RajaSaab producer files complaint over derogatory remarks
The RajaSaaProducer SKN has filed a complaint in Hyderabad after he, the film and its actors were trolled following the film's release. The producer has raised objections regarding the derogatory comments, calling them malicious acts
24 January,2026 02:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNagarjuna Talks Rashmika’s Stardom, Dhanush & Owning His Age | Kuberaa
Superstar Nagarjuna attended the Kuberaa song launch alongside Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna. Speaking to the media, he praised Rashmika’s phenomenal rise, highlighting her ₹2000 crore club success, and shared his experience working with both stars. He also responded to questions about ageing, brushing off ageism with charm and confidence.