Since Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya married in December 2024, there have been rumours that the pair is expecting a child. While they have normally kept quiet, these rumours reappeared recently, with sources stating that Sobhita is pregnant. Suman TV asked Nagarjuna if he was likely to become a grandfather soon. This is how he answered. Nagarjuna reacts to the rumours Nagarjuna was asked if he was 'receiving a promotion from father to grandfather'. The actor paused briefly to consider the topic before laughing awkwardly and attempting to move away. When asked again if the speculations on social media were true, Nagarjuna smiled and said, "I'll let you know when the time is right." While the actor did neither confirm nor deny it, congratulations began to pour in for the family. Rumours that Chaitanya and Sobhita were dating first appeared in 2022, when she was sighted at his Hyderabad house. These grew stronger with sightings of the pair in London while on vacation. The couple kept their love private, finally making it official after their engagement in August 2024. They married on December 4th, the same year, at Annapurna Studios in front of their loved ones. All about the duo Chaitanya had previously married Samantha Ruth Prabhu, whom he met on the set of their 2010 song Ye Maaya Chesave. The couple dated on and off for several years before getting married in 2017. However, following months of speculation, the pair acknowledged their split in 2021, just before their wedding anniversary. Samantha married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru in a low-key ceremony on December 1 of this year in Coimbatore. Sobhita last appeared in the 2024 movie Monkey Man and Love Sitara. Previously, she appeared in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan flicks and the JioHotstar web series The Night Manager. Chaitanya last appeared in Thandel this year and is currently filming Vrushakarma. While Nagarjuna was last seen in Coolie and has yet to announce his upcoming projects. With the recent anniversary celebration, fans have been eagerly waiting to know what's their favourite duo upto, and with the pregnancy rumours, the fans have been all the more elated.
18 December,2025 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe song Sahana Sahana from Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab was launched at an event in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The event was attended by actress Nidhhi Agerwal and director Maruti. The event attracted a massive crowd and landed the actress in an unpleasant situation. As she exited the venue, she was manhandled by the crowd, leaving her deeply shaken. Nidhhi Agerwal gets mobbed A video of Nidhhi getting mobbed has since gone viral online, triggering outrage as the actor appeared visibly distressed and uncomfortable. Fans hounded the actress, jostling and pushing in an attempt to get closer to her while she was making her way to the car. Multiple bystanders and attendees surrounded her, leading to a tense and challenging situation. She appeared relieved once she safely got inside the car. The video has raised concerns about celeb security. Scary visuals of #NidhhiAgerwal being mobbed by fans at the #TheRajaSaab song launch.A little common sense from the crowd would have made the situation better. pic.twitter.com/2kAv43zJ2Q — Gulte (@GulteOfficial) December 17, 2025 Singer Chinmayi Sripada reacted to the incident and referred to the crowd as a group of "like-minded" men at their worst behaviour. Her X post read, "Pack of men behaving worse than hyenas. Actually, why insult hyenas. Put ‘likeminded’ men together in a mob, they will harass a woman like this. Why doesn’t some God take them all away and put them on a different planet? (sic)." Internet reacts Several netizens also reacted to the incident. A user tweeted, "This is disturbing to watch. Celebrities deserve basic respect and personal space (sic)." Another X user wrote, “They are not fans, vultures disguised as fans (sic)." Another added, “There should be proper security arrangements in a crowd. There are plenty of people to protect her, but if a stampede breaks out, they’ll end up hurting each other." About The Raja Saab Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab is slated for a grand pan-India release. The film, which was originally scheduled to hit screens worldwide on December 5 this year, is now slated to release on January 9 next year. The cast includes Prabhas in dual roles, Malavika Mohanan (making her Telugu debut), Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Nayanthara in a special song. For those unversed, Nidhhi started her career as an actress with the Hindi film Munna Michael, which starred Tiger Shroff as the male lead. Later, she moved to work in South Indian cinema. Recently, she was also in the news as she was probed in a betting app case.
18 December,2025 10:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn November, mid-day reported that filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga would shoot the first schedule of Spirit till December-end before pausing for a New Year’s break (Full speed ahead, Nov 30). But Vanga appears to have changed his mind. With the director keen to release the cop actioner mid-2027 instead of December 2027, we have heard that filming of the Prabhas, Triptii Dimri, and Vivek Oberoi-starrer will continue through the New Year’s week. A source told mid-day, “Spirit kicked off on November 27 in Hyderabad, and the team will shoot till the first week of January before taking a break. The New Year’s break has been called off.” This is Vanga’s first collaboration with both Prabhas and Oberoi. An insider revealed that the director has not only planned a unique look for his leading man, but also for Oberoi, who plays the antagonist. “Animal presented Bobby Deol in a new avatar. Spirit will do something similar for Vivek,” said the insider.
18 December,2025 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaWith the growing use of AI, several actresses are facing the grave issue of their fake AI-generated pictures and videos being circulated on social media. Earlier on Wednesday, Telugu actress Sreeleela shared a long post criticising the misuse of AI. Now, Vakeel Saab actress, Nivetha Thomas, has taken a stand voicing her displeasure over her AI-generated pictures. Nivetha Thomas threatens legal action The actress took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "It has come to my attention that AI-generated images misusing my identity and a recent photograph I shared on my social media are being circulated online. The creation and circulation of such content without consent is deeply disturbing, unacceptable, and unlawful. It constitutes digital impersonation and a serious invasion of my privacy (sic)." It has come to my attention that AI-generated images misusing my identity and a recent photograph I shared on my social media are being circulated online.The creation and circulation of such content without consent is deeply disturbing, unacceptable, and unlawful. It… — Nivetha Thomas (@i_nivethathomas) December 17, 2025 Threatening legal action, Nivetha further wrote, "I am putting this on record. Those responsible, including accounts operating behind anonymity, are directed to immediately stop and take down such content. I urge others to recognise the harm in enabling this behaviour. Do not reshare, engage with, or legitimise such material in any form. Any continued circulation will be treated as deliberate misuse of my identity and escalated legally (sic)." Sreeleela slams AI-generated pics Sreeleela had taken to her Instagram page to share an emotional appeal with social media users. She wrote, "I put my hands together and request every social media user not to support Al-generated nonsense. There is a difference between using and abusing technology. Advancements in technology are meant to simplify life, not complicate it, in my opinion." Highlighting how every girl out there is a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend, or colleague, the actress said, "We wish to be part of an industry that spreads joy, with the confidence that we are in a protected environment." The actress concluded, "I thank my well-wishers for bringing this to my notice. I have always taken things with a pinch of salt and lived in my own world, but this is deeply disturbing and devastating. I also see my fellow colleagues going through the same and am reaching out on behalf of everyone. With grace and dignity, and with trust in my audience, I ask you to please stand by us. The authorities will be taking it over from here."
17 December,2025 09:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelugu film director, Kiran Kumar, more popularly known as KK, has tragically died at a young age on Wednesday, shocking the industry. The filmmaker is well-known for directing Nagarjuna's Kedi, which is often regarded as a film ahead of its time. Kiran Kumar dies The news of his untimely death comes just a few days after the shooting of his upcoming film King Jackie Queen (KJQ) was completed. His death was officially announced by the film's team. According to reports, Kiran had been unwell for the past few days, and his condition kept worsening, leading to his passing away on Wednesday. Personally I am a big fan of KEDI movie. I still remember watching it in theatres and feeling it was way ahead of its time.After a long gap, This time Kiran sir is coming up with a banger film.#KJQ will be a one of its kind film. Congratulations to the team on delivering a… pic.twitter.com/nnRcVA5cZE — Srikanth Odela (@odela_srikanth) April 30, 2025 KJQ: King Jackie Queen was believed to be his comeback film after 15 years since he directed Nagarjuna's Kedi. The upcoming film has reportedly completed its shoot and is currently in the post-production stage. The Paradise director Srikant Odela had revealed the teaser of KJQ and also heaped praise on KK's style of filmmaking, saying, "Personally I am a big fan of KEDI movie. I still remember watching it in theatres and feeling it was way ahead of its time. After a long gap, This time Kiran sir is coming up with a banger film. KJQ will be a one of its kind film. Congratulations to the team on delivering a crazy teaser and all the best." (sic) About Kiran Kumar Kiran Kumar hailed from Ananthapur in Andhra Pradesh. He had completed his B.Tech. before venturing into the cinema. Before making his directorial debut, Kiran worked as an assistant director for N Shankar and K Prakash, son of director K Raghavendra Rao, on the film Bellyful of Dreams. He came into the spotlight after helming Nagarjuna in Kedi, which marked the filmmaker's debut in 2010. On several occasions, he credited Nagarjuna for giving him his first major break. Apart from directing films, he had also written dialogues for the Telugu dubbed versions of Sachin: A Billion Dreams, and for Mani Ratnam's films OK Bangaram (O Kadhal Kanmani), Cheliyaa (Kaatru Veliyidai), and Nawab (Chekka Chivantha Vaanam). Besides, he also worked on Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan films as an assistant director. Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga of Arjun Reddy and Animal fame had earlier worked with KK, who was his assistant director. KJQ: King Jackie Queen stars Dasara and The Girlfriend actor Dheekshith Shetty, Shashi Odela and Yukti Tareja in lead roles. Apart from direction, Kiran Kumar tried his hand at acting. He played a CBI officer in Vijay Anthony’s Bhadrakali, a role that received praise.
17 December,2025 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilmmaker SS Rajamouli was recently joined by Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron in a virtual conversation wherein they discussed the world's biggest franchise, Avatar and its upcoming instalment, Avatar: Fire and Ash. The two legendandr filmmaker spoke about the intricacies of storytelling, their unique creative processes, as well as their shared anxiety that comes with releasing films on such a magnitude. SS Rajamouli reviews Avatar: Fire And Ash During the conversation, Rajamouli reflected on his viewing experience of Avatar: Fire and Ash, saying he felt "like a child in the theatre," praising Cameron for his film. The RRR director, "I would like to thank you because you made me the first person, or probably the only person, amongst 1.45 billion Indians to watch Avatar: Fire and Ash. That feels very special." SS Rajamouli shared that the first film, Avatar, ran for a year in IMAX in Hyderabad, highlighting how the franchise remains a benchmark for immersive, big-screen experiences. He then praised the film, saying, "Watching Fire and Ash was an absolute pleasure. Hats off to you for creating those complex sequences, visuals and characters. I can go on and on. I was like a child in the theatre watching the Wind Traders, the Ash People, the new characters." James Cameron wants to visit the Varanasi sets Similarly, James Cameron also expressed his admiration for SS Rajamouli's cinematic vision, while expressing his desire to visit his film set. James said, "It's our pleasure and thank you, once again, thank you so much for doing this. I think it's important for filmmakers to talk and compare similarities in their mental creative process and in their technique and so on. I'd love to come to your set. May I come to your set sometime and watch you create your magic?" To this, SS Rajamouli, answered, "Oh, that would be an absolute pleasure, sir. You are most welcome. I mean, not just me, not just my unit, my entire film industry will be thrilled." James further added, "I can't think of anything I'd rather do. I think you're shooting for a while, right, on the new film on Varanasi?" SS Rajamouli informed him, "Yes, sir. It's almost a year now and another seven, eight months to go. Yes, we are in the middle of the shoot," to which James mentioned, "Okay, plenty of time. Well, tell me when you're doing something fun. I don't know, something with tigers."
17 December,2025 06:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPopular Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is all set to step into 2026 with clarity and purpose. The actress who recently got married to filmmaker Raj Nidimoru has mapped out her goals for 2026. Samantha revealed that she wants to slow down and focus on building deeper, more meaningful connections in both her personal and professional life. Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares her 2026 goals On Friday, Samantha shared a candid image of her alongside a list of her New Year resolutions. In the photo, the actress is seen smiling while lying on a bed. The text on the image read, “2026 me- gratitude, lift for longevity, deeper connections, give back, listening inward, steady work, steady growth, align with purpose.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samantha (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) Samantha's marriage to Raj Nidimoru On December 1, Samantha surprised all her followers with the news of her marriage with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The couple exchanged vows in a traditional ceremony at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore in the presence of their close family members. Sharing their photos on social media, the 'Yashoda' actress simply captioned, “(white heart emoji) 01.12.2025.” The images showed the newlyweds exchanging wedding rings and praying before commencing their new journey. For the unaware, Samantha is believed to have first met Raj during the shoot of the Amazon Prime Video series, The Family Man 2, in which she played a powerful role. The two once again joined hands for the web show, Citadel: Honey Bunny, co-starring Varun Dhawan. The rumors of Samantha and Raj being in a relationship began to circulate as the two were seen together at various events. Samantha was earlier married to actor Naga Chaitanya. The couple tied the knot in 2017 in a grand ceremony. However, they ended up going their separate ways in 2021. Naga Chaitanya married actress Sobhita Dhulipala in December last year. Meanwhile, Raj Nidimoru was married to Shhyamali De. Samantha's work front The actress was last seen in the Prime Video series Citadel: Honey Bunny, alongside Varun Dhawan. The series is the Indian spin-off of the American show Citadel on Amazon Prime Video, which starred Priyanka Chopra in the lead. She is set to reunite with Raj and DK for Rakt Bramhand, a fantasy action series also starring Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi. In addition, Samantha will star in Bangaram, a film she announced on her birthday. This project is particularly significant for her, as it marks her debut as a producer.
17 December,2025 06:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth actress Sreeleela is emerging as movie industry's new buzz girl, and she is making the right kind of noise even before her big Hindi film debut. On Wednesday, the actress publicly called out the misuse of artificial intelligence and deepfake content. This comes after AI-generated pictures of the actress in sensual poses was being circulated on social media. Sreeleela says no to AI-generated content Sreeleela took to her Instagram and X handle and penned a note urging users not to support such AI content. “I put my hands together and request every social media user not to support AI-generated nonsense. There is a difference between using and abusing technology. Advancements in technology are meant to simplify life, not complicate it, in my opinion. Every girl out there is a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend, or colleague, even if she chooses art as one of her professions. We wish to be part of an industry that spreads joy, with the confidence that we are in a protected environment." View this post on Instagram A post shared by SREELEELA (@sreeleela14) Sreeleela speaks for industry colleagues The actress further said that the pictures doing the rounds have left her deeply disturbed and also said that many of her colleagues have faced the same thing. "I have been unaware of many things happening online due to my schedule, and I thank my well-wishers for bringing this to my notice. I have always taken things with a pinch of salt and lived in my own world, but this is deeply disturbing and devastating. I also see my fellow colleagues going through the same and am reaching out on behalf of everyone. With grace and dignity, and with trust in my audience, I ask you to please stand by us. The authorities will be taking it over from here." Sreeleela will soon be making her Bollywood debut opposite Kartik Aaryan in Anurag Basu directorial. When Priyanka Mohan raised concern about AI It may be recalled that another top actress, Priyanka Arul Mohan, had raised concerns about the same issue in October this year. Actress Priyanka Arul Mohan, who is popular in both the Tamil and Telugu film industries, had said, "Some AI-generated images falsely depicting me have been circulating. Please stop sharing or spreading these fake visuals. AI should be used for ethical creativity and not misinformation. Let’s be mindful of what we create and what we share. Thank you."
17 December,2025 06:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKannada television actress Chaitra R, was allegedly abducted by her estranged husband in Bengaluru recently. The actress was kidnapped allegedly in an attempt to gain the custody of their young child, a one-year-old daughter. The incident came to light soon after her relatives alerted the authorities, prompting a police inquiry. Kannada actress Chaitra was abducted In her complaint to the police, Chaitra’s sister, Leela R, noted that the couple got married in 2023; however, they had been living separately for the past seven to eight months due to domestic disputes. The actress had then reportedly moved into a rented house on Magadi Road with their infant. Meanwhile, her husband, Harshvardhan, was residing in Hassan. During this period, Chaitra continued working in television serials. Officials reported that the suspect, Harshvardhan, operates Vardhan Enterprises and reportedly works in film production. Meanwhile, subsequent steps in the investigation will be determined by the outcomes. How Chaitra was kidnapped According to reports, on December 7, Chaitra informed her relatives that she was heading to Mysuru for work-related filming. Authorities are of the opinion that this may have been orchestrated. The complaint claims that Harshvardhan gave Rs 20,000 upfront to an accomplice named Kaushik, who allegedly brought Chaitra to the Mysuru Road Metro Station at around 8 am with help from another individual. From there, she was then allegedly forced into a vehicle and transported through NICE Road and Bidadi. At around 10:30 am, Chaitra apparently succeeded in contacting her friend Girish, who then quickly informed her relatives about her whereabouts. Later that day, Harshvardhan allegedly called up Chaitra's mother, Siddamma, and acknowledged the abduction on the call. He further insisted that the child be delivered to a designated safe spot in exchange of Chaitra's freedom. Subsequently, he reached out to another family member and requested that they bring the child to Arsikere, while assuring them of Chaitra's safe release. Relatives, who had been in different locations, such as Tiptur and Bengaluru, gathered together and contacted law enforcement. Authorities have opened a case following the complaint and are currently conducting an investigation.
17 December,2025 04:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe makers of director Nanda Kishore's eagerly awaited pan Indian film, Vrusshabha, featuring actor Mohanlal in the lead, on Tuesday released a thrilling trailer of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Mohanlal, who took to his social media timelines to share the link to the just released trailer, wrote, "Vrusshabha official trailer." The just released trailer begins with the phrase "The past never dies. It bleeds into every birth" being showcased. A voiceover gives us the story's outline. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mohanlal (@mohanlal) The trailer gives one the impression that Mohanlal's character constantly keeps getting dreams in which he keeps seeing violence, bloodshed and war. Soon enough, we have a doctor saying, "What you can't define, the brain denies!" It is not before long that we get to know that Mohanlal, in his previous birth, was a king called Vijayendra Vrusshabha and that he had a challenger approaching his clan. The challenger, we get to know, was a youth and that King Vijayendra Vrusshabha had promised to settle the score with the youth on the battlefield. The fight between Mohanlal and his enemies, we realise, is continuing after generations, as a character says, "It's purely reincarnation." While we realise that Mohanlal's enemies are craving his blood, his son is devoted to him and is equally determined to defend his father. A dialogue in the trailer goes, "Before you plot to take my father's life, shouldn't you kill me first? I am even ready to fight you." On the whole, the trailer promises an engrossing film, full of action and drama. The makers of the film describe the film as an epic that will "explore the deep and unshakable bond between a father and son, a bond that faces an unexpected test." The film, they say, will span two worlds and timelines -- from the grandeur of a historic kingdom to the intensity of the modern era. The much-hyped drama has been penned and helmed by filmmaker Nanda Kishore. Presented by Connekkt Media in collaboration with Balaji Telefilms, Vrusshabha has been shot simultaneously in Malayalam and Telugu. Apart from Mohanlal, the film features Samarjit Lankesh, Nayan Sarika, Ragini Dwivedi, Ajay, Neha Saxena, Vinay Varma, Garuda Ram, Ali, Kishore and Ayyappa P Sharma among others. The film is scheduled to hit screens on December 25 this year. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 December,2025 12:33 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSTaking some time off her busy schedule, actress Rashmika Mandanna went on a two-day girls' trip to Sri Lanka with her besties. Dropping some glimpses of her fun getaway on social media, The Girlfriend actress wrote, "I recently got 2 days off and I got this opportunity to get away with my girls and we went to this BEAUTIFUL property in Sri Lanka..GIRL TRIPS - doesn’t matter how short are THE BEST!! MY GIRLS are THE BEST! Some are missing but THEY ARE THE BEST!! (sic)" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rashmika Mandanna (@rashmika_mandanna) This trip comes amidst rumours that Rashmika will be tying the knot with her Dear Comrade co-star Vijay Deverakonda next year, hinting that her Sri Lankan vacation might actually be a Bachelorette trip. However, neither Rashmika nor VD has confirmed the speculations going around their wedding plans till now. On another note, Rashmika recently reflected on the true meaning of the feminine energy and its significance in one's life. Stressing the importance of girls supporting each other, the Pushpa actress wrote on her IG, "She further reminded that women are unstoppable when they come together. "And then there’s another thing I’ve learnt over the years…There is something so magical about women holding other women..women healing women..women listening to each other with just that gentle “I’m here” energy (red heart emoji)." "It took me sooo long to understand it… but now that I have, I’ll protect it with everything I’ve got. (red heart emojis) Feminine energy is not weak..It’s soft, yes… but it’s strong, intuitive, protective and full of love (red heart emoji). And when women come together with that kind of energy… gosh… it’s unstoppable (red heart emoji) I’ve been seeing a lot of you share it.. (red heart emoji) but for the ones who haven’t - I hope you have it.. or I hope you find it! and I hope you are it!! (red heart emoji)", the Animal actress added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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