 is all set to be released on November 6. The actor recently made this announcement on social media, along with a new poster from the movie, featuring him in two different looks. 

"The ground shakes. The sky burns. Destiny has chosen its warrior. 

is jointly produced by Connekkt Media and Balaji Telefilms, in association with Abishek S Vyas Studios, and is written and directed by Nanda Kishore. Kishore has previously directed Kannada films like 

(2014), and Kichcha Sudeep, Prakash Raj-starrer 

(2015). His latest release was the 2021 action drama 

Mohanlal began the year 2025 with two blockbusters: 

which scripted history at the box office. He then went on to appear in a special appearance in the 

'Vrusshabha': The Mohanlal Film To Be Released On November 6

After two high-profile announcements, the third big news from the crew is that Sai Pallavi has joined Rajkumar Periasamy's  

, reuniting with Dhanush in a full-fledged role after 

. Sreeleela and Sai Abhyankkar have already joined the film. Announcing her entry, Wunderbar Films posted, “She’s about grace and strength - all at once. 

Welcoming everybody’s favourite @Sai_Pallavi92 on board #D55. The hit combo returns to the big screen.” 

The film will mark the director's first on-screen collaboration with Dhanush. Dhanush also has 

, directed by Vignesh Raja and starring Mamitha Baiju, awaiting a release date. The upcoming film is headed for a summer 2026 release and is written by Vignesh Raja and Alfred Prakash. Theni Eswar, Sreejith Sarang and Mayapandi will make up the remaining technical crew. Vignesh grew to fame for directing the investigative thriller Por Thozhil, co-starring Ashok Selvan and Sarathkumar in 2023.

Director Rajkumar Periasamy delivered a blockbuster with 

, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi and Geetha Kailasam in 2024. Dhanush was last seen in his own directorial, the Tamil film Idli Kadai, as well as Aanand L Rai's Tere Ishk Mein, alongside Kriti Sanon. Written by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, Tere Ishk Mein also starred Prakash Raj, Ravi Kishan and Priyanshu Painyulli. With music by AR Rahman and lyrics by Irshad Kamil, the film was produced by T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions. The film became the first ₹100 crore Bollywood grosser for Dhanush, who had earlier appeared in Hindi titles like 

, which was a direct-to-streaming release during the pandemic.

Sai Pallavi was last seen in the Telugu film 

, alongside Junaid Khan. The upcoming Hindi film will be released in May 2026 and is a remake of a popular Thai film. 

Sai Pallavi Joins Dhanush and Sreeleela's 'D55'

reported that the makers of the Ranveer Singh–led spy franchise had 

for its second instalment, another key shift has come to light—this time on the streaming front. 

will stream on JioHotstar, following the first instalment’s premiere on Netflix.

The makers on Tuesday unveiled the first-look poster of the sequel, featuring Singh standing centre-frame in a black trench coat, his hair left loose against a blazing red backdrop. The poster of the Aditya Dhar directorial projects Singh in full-throttle intensity, but it was a small yet telling detail in the corner that stood out: the logos of Star Gold and JioHotstar.

An industry source describes the shift as “routine,” explaining that streaming rights ultimately go to the highest bidder. 

“In this case, it was JioHotstar,” the source says. “It’s a big title for the makers—almost like a jackpot—so there was bound to be enormous buzz and interest. There’s no rule that just because the first part streamed on Netflix, the sequel has to follow suit. It’s similar to T-Series coming on board for the music after Saregama.”

currently stands as the biggest Hindi film of all-time with a worldwide gross of over ₹1,300 crore. The film, released in December last year, shattered all existing Bollywood records, grossing over ₹1,000 crore in India alone. 

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, 

is gearing up for a grand release on March 19,  coinciding with Eid, Gudi Padwa, and Ugadi. The film will arrive in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. 

The film will clash at the box-offfice with 

, which is also scheduled for a March 19 release. Apart from Singh, 

also stars Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi.

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A new creative collaboration is underway as Jio Studios, backed by the Reliance Group, has partnered with Sikhya Entertainment to co-create films and series. As part of the deal, Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited (RSBVL)—a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited—has acquired a 50.1% stake in Sikhya Entertainment, founded by 

The collaboration will aim to bring together Jio Studios’ scale, reach, and vision—having produced titles such as 

franchise—with Sikhya Entertainment’s track record of globally resonant, culturally rooted storytelling.

Jyoti Deshpande, President – Jio Studios (Media & Content Business, RIL), said, Sikhya Entertainment has "consistently delivered stories that are deeply Indian yet resonate globally," adding that the association reflects the team's long-term belief in "partnering with creators who combine creative excellence with cultural authenticity."

"I have known Guneet for a very long time and really admire her fire and tenacity.  We are delighted to partner with Guneet, Achin and the Sikhya Entertainment team and by combining their distinctive storytelling legacy with Jio Studios’ scale, distribution, creative prowess and global ambition, we aim to give Indian stories the platform and pathways to reach audiences around the world," Deshpande said.

Monga Kapoor and Jain, co- founders of Sikhya Entertainment, shared, "For independent producers like us, driven by dreams and the audacity to turn those ideas into reality, this journey has been deeply rewarding. Partnering with Jio Studios allows us to take these stories to audiences around the world, while empowering us to champion emerging talent from across the country, where stories exist in every fabric and every thread. Jyoti Deshpande’s commitment to innovation and her instinct for bold ideas and creative risk make this partnership especially exciting. Together, we celebrate a Rising India, confident in its voice, unapologetic in its stories, and ready to shape the next chapter of cinema.”

Sikhya Entertainment has backed globally acclaimed titles, which include the 

(Best Documentary Short Film), while its National Film Award–winning films include 

Jio Studios Acquires 50.1 Per Cent Stake in Sikhya Entertainment

This week is replete with action-thrillers and family dramas — with a lone rom-com for the Valentine's Day moviegoers. 

Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta step into entirely new roles for 

  Following his directorial success with 

, Abhisan Jeevinth makes his acting debut in 

, a nostalgic romantic drama alongside Anaswara Rajan. The father-son duo, Jayaram-Kalidas will reunite in a heartwarming family drama, 

, this film has been described as its spiritual sequel, with stars Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta stepping into entirely new roles. 

is a crime thriller that will follow the journey of a prison guard and a convict, as they navigate a gripping moral dilemma.

 is a psychological action-thriller that explores a sister’s battle against the system to avenge her brother’s murder at the hands of a serial killer. As she confronts the police officer who failed to catch the culprit, the two set out on parallel journeys in search of the killer.

 is set to be a relatable father-son comedy and relationship drama, featuring father-son duo Jayaram-Kalidas. The film follows the conflict between a young man with lofty dreams of becoming an actor, while his father, bogged down by the daily grind, follows simple, Indian middle-class values. At the heart of the story is their attempt at reconciliation, following a long estrangement.

is a fun, nostalgic rom-com releasing ahead of Valentine’s Day, and stars Abhisan Jeevinth in his acting debut, alongside Anaswara Rajan. The story follows their journey as the two make a pact to hunt down their childhood crushes, and express their feelings to them in an attempt at closure. The film is set to be a fresh take on the romance genre, and a tender portrayal of young love in India.

This suspenseful crime drama stars Raj B Shetty as a maverick cop in rural India, who contends with his inner demons when faced with a case that challenges everything he believes in. The story also explores supernatural elements, and is sure to have viewers on the edge of their seat.

Set in 1971 Calcutta, this political drama unfolds against the backdrop of the Bangladeshi Liberation War. The story explores how a Jazz club becomes a hub for political revolution, uniting rebels through music. Its creator, Soumik Sen, is known for the likes of 

Jubilee, Gulaab Gang, Badman, Cheat India.

This coming-of-age series follows the generational conflict between a teenager, and his father, who wants him to follow in his footsteps as a Ragi singer. The son, however, has dreams of his own, and a deep passion for football — not to mention, a stammer, which prevents him from singing the Shabad, much to his father’s disappointment. 

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 arrived late last year with the swagger of a maximalist statement: a bruising espionage saga that folded recent South Asian history into a fictionalised counter-terror narrative, all delivered at an almost obstinately operatic scale. 

Anchored by Ranveer Singh’s coiled, undercover intelligence operative—and flanked by a gallery of granite-faced veterans including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and R. Madhavan—the film moved restlessly between shadow economies and state power, staging its intrigue as a test of endurance as much as nerve. At well over three hours, it was an exercise in excess that audiences embraced; the film crossed ₹1,000 crore worldwide within weeks, cementing its place among Hindi cinema’s most lucrative spectacles. The music for the first instalment was released by Saregama, complementing music composer Shashwat Sachdev’s muscular score with a soundtrack designed for scale.

 now streaming on Netflix, attention has shifted to the already-completed second chapter, slated for theatrical release on 19 March 2026. Sources in the industry confirm that T-Series will serve as the music label for 

, marking a notable shift in the franchise’s musical stewardship. 

According to industry insiders, the sequel’s album is positioned as a major commercial play. “It’s a massive, chartbuster soundtrack and the response from the film team 

has been fabulous,” says one source familiar with the project. Another adds that, “The album will again have a wide variety of songs,” signalling continuity with the first film’s genre-spanning ambitions, even as the scale widens.

Narratively, the sequel is expected to pick up threads left deliberately frayed—escalating the covert conflict into a more overt reckoning, while retaining Dhar’s fondness for geopolitical bricolage. A teaser for 

 is expected to drop soon, offering the first glimpse of how the saga intends to outdo itself. 

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Veteran Telugu filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao's next film has been announced, marking the director's return to cinema after more than ten years since his last directorial. The announcement was made by Swapna C Dutt's Swapna Cinema, with a brief promotional video. The upcoming film, which is tentatively titled SSR 61, denoting his 61st film, will be produced by popular Telugu director Nag Ashwin and have music by Devi Sri Prasad.

"Vyjayanthi Movies has already positioned SSR61 as Singeetam’s most ambitious film ever- a bold claim considering the trailblazing legacy he carries. With the title and additional details to be revealed soon, the announcement has sparked tremendous curiosity, setting the stage for what could be a landmark moment in Indian cinema. Singeetam is not merely returning; he is aiming to outdo himself. And that possibility alone is enough to make SSR61 one of the most awaited projects of the year," reads a press note. 

The film's title will be announced soon. Rao, who is behind several landmark Tamil and Telugu films such as Kamal Haasan's 

 (2024), is currently working on the sequel to the hit Prabhas film. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the science fiction epic co-starred Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Anna Ben, and Deepika Padukone in important roles. The sequel, however, will not see Padukone's return. It was recently announced that Padukone will no longer be part of the film. 

Vyjayanthi Movies put out a statement that read: "

will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of 

. After careful consideration, We have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like 

deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works."

'SSR 61': Singeetam Srinivasa Rao's Next Film Announced

The trailer for the much-anticipated Tamil romantic drama, 

, released this past weekend, generating significant buzz ahead of Valentine's Day.

follows the pair’s journey as they work together to track down their childhood crushes, and confess their love to them. The trailer features flashbacks to their school days, where we see them as teens gushing about them to their friends, daydreaming in the classroom, and getting caught by a teacher. Moments like these have already resonated with viewers, and are sure to evoke feelings of nostalgia among audiences. There is something refreshingly tender and in the soft, unassuming ways in which the film portrays young love in India. 

The trailer then flashes forward to the present, as the lead pair sit at a cafe, making a pact to seek closure to the unrequited love in their lives. What follows are glimpses into a chaotic, heartwarming nostalgia trip, as the two hunt down their respective crushes, with flashbacks to their adolescence. Underscoring their journey together is the emotional journey within, as they reflect on their lives, deepening their bond.

has been written and directed by debutant Madhan, and is set to be a fresh take on the genre. With themes of nostalgia and unrequited love, the film has already drawn attention across all ages.

, Abhisan Jeevinth will make his debut as a hero alongside Anaswara Rajan. The film has been produced by Soundaryaa Rajinikanth and Magesh Raj Pasilian, under their banners, Zion Films and MRP Entertainment, respectively. The film will feature an ensemble cast, including Harish Kumar, Kavya Anil, Sachin Nachiappan, Saravanan, Theni Murugan in key roles, among others. The music, composed by Sean Roldan, has already gained traction online.

 is set for a theatrical release on February 6, and is billed to be a comfort film for Valentine’s Day movie-goers across India.

'With Love' Trailer: Abhisan Jeevinth, Anaswara Rajan Star in a Fun Rom-Com

A burning teddy bear can be many things. A metaphor for lost innocence. A signifier of unprocessed trauma. Evidence that the props department had a lot of time on its hands. But that it can also double up as a lighter is something we recently learned from 

, who sets one on fire and uses it to light a cigarette in 

Cigarette smoking has always been injurious to health. But lighting your cigarette with such swagger that it emotionally destroys everyone around you might be the more lethal move. There is a difference between nicotine damage and cinematic damage, and our films know this well.

Cinema has never been subtle about cigarettes. Sometimes they are psychological. Sometimes narrative. Sometimes metaphoric. And sometimes they are just there so a man can look “cool” or a woman can look “not like other girls”. We are deeply uninterested in all of that. We do not care what the cigarette 

 it is lit. Because let’s face it, once a cigarette is on, the options are limited. You can hold it delicately. You can grip it like it owes you money. You can smoke cross like Meryl Streep or hollow out your cheeks like Tabu. That’s about it. The real creative freedom lies in the moment before ignition.

So, in the interest of a slow news week and faster-burning objects, here are some of our favourite moments when cinema decided that a lighter was simply too boring.

Across world cinema, cigarettes often mark thresholds. Between life and death. Resolve and hesitation. Intimacy and violence. In 

, they also mark the moment a man decides to light up using a literal bomb. Hamza’s journey truly kicks off in the second part, and his zero-regard bravado is perfectly encapsulated when he uses a bomb to light his cigarette. It is objectively very funny to see the anti-smoking warning crawl across the screen while a man calmly holds an explosive device inches from his face. In that moment, the cigarette is the safest thing in the frame.

Rocky Bhai empties round after round into a police station, because restraint is not part of the aesthetic. Eventually, the barrel of the machine gun turns red-hot, smoking in quiet exhaustion. And that, friends, is when Rocky Bhai decides it is time for a cigarette.

Anyone who has tried lighting a cigarette off a suspiciously warm metal surface in an airport smoking room knows this is usually not glamorous. But Rocky Bhai does it with such confidence that you almost forget he has just put more metal into that building than the props department put into the set.

, Shah Rukh Khan’s older, angrier, deeply zaddy-coded avatar Vikram Rathore is involved in a bike chase. He skids in slow motion. His shoes scrape the road. Sparks fly. Those sparks light his cigar.

Shah Rukh Khan has made us believe far more improbable things, including his double role in 

. Compared to that, believing that friction sparks can light a cigar feels reasonable. If there is even a one-in-20,000 chance of this happening, it will happen to Shah Rukh Khan.

 has given us enough swagger moments to sustain Instagram reels till the end of time. In 

, Allu Arjun adds another entry to the canon. A passerby carrying a lantern accidentally sets Pushpa’s shoulder on fire. Pushpa, seeing an opportunity rather than a medical emergency, uses the flames to light a cigar. Because why waste a perfectly good shoulder fire. Fire safety is temporary. Swag is forever.

 trailer, Shahid Kapoor’s Ustara lights a teddy bear on fire using a lighter, then uses the flaming teddy bear to light his cigarette. He then casually tosses the still-burning toy aside, causing a larger fire behind him, and walks away.

There are easier ways to do this. There always are. One is tempted to recall 

, where Ranveer Singh’s Khilji pours perfume on a woman and rubs against her to scent himself. Politics and cruelty aside, there were simpler options. Similarly here, the teddy did not deserve this. RIP.

Technically, Katrina Kaif uses a matchstick. But she lights that match off her own sizzling body, as the lyrics proudly announce, “husn ki teeli se”. The literal interpretation of that line, combined with the visual commitment, makes this less a lighting technique and more a philosophical position.

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Four people have been arrested in connection with the 

 firing case, where bullets were fired at the filmmaker's home in Juhu, Mumbai. According to 

, the initial probe has pointed at their links with Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Shubham Lonkar, an accused in the Baba Siddique murder case.

As per the news agency, the four were among the five persons detained earlier in Pune and were subsequently brought to Mumbai, where a court remanded them in police custody till February 5.

According to police officials, at least five rounds were fired at the first floor of the nine-storey building in the Juhu area at around 12:45 AM on Sunday, with one bullet striking the glass of a gym located in the building

"Nobody was injured, and it was not known whether the filmmaker was at his residence in the Juhu area when the incident occurred in the wee hours. Hours after the firing, a threatening social media post surfaced claiming that Mr. Lonkar was behind the crime," the report quoted a police official.

Immediately after the firing, Juhu police and crime branch teams rushed to the spot to investigate the incident and examined CCTV footage from around the building to establish the sequence of events. 

While security outside the filmmaker's building was stepped up following the firing, a 

report claimed that it could also extend to his film sets. According to the report, a security team of about 60 will be put into place when 

As of now, it is unclear if the shoot schedule is unchanged, but if the film does go on floors after necessary clearance, a two-tier security ring will be implemented - the first comprising the local police, and the second consisting of Shetty's personal bodyguards. 

"More importantly, there will be an access-controlled zone in which Rohit will operate, and only a few will have access to it. Every person entering the set, including junior artistes, vendors, and daily-wage crew, will be pre-registered with ID verification; no spot entries will be allowed. Vehicle movement will also be regulated, with all equipment trucks and vanity vans logged in advance and checked at the entry point," the report quoted an insider.

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 and his wife Upasana Kamineni welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, on February 1, in Hyderabad. The couple already share a daughter, Klin Kaara, born in 2023.

“Happy to share that we have been blessed with a baby boy and girl. Having two daughters and a son fills us with immense gratitude. The women in our lives have been our greatest strength. I’m very thankful to all our fans, family, and well-wishers who have stood by us through every moment," the actor wrote on Instagram.

Addressing the press at the hospital, Telugu screen icon Chiranjeevi, the father of Ram Charan, thanked fans for their wishes. "Thank you all for your warm wishes. I am taking this opportunity to share some joyful news from our home with our well-wishers, fans, and everyone who roots for us. We are incredibly happy. Both the Konidela and Kamineni families wish to express our shared joy through the media," he said.

"Last night, Ram Charan and Upasana were blessed with twins. Both Upasana and the children are doing very well and are in good health. For a long time, many of you have prayed for this auspicious moment in our home. By the grace of God and Lord Hanuman, a baby girl and a baby boy have been born. Sharing this news brings us immense happiness. I would like to extend special thanks to Dr Sumana from Apollo Cradle in Chennai, who travelled here for the delivery. She also performed the delivery of Charan and Upasana’s first baby, Klin Kaara. My gratitude also goes to Rama Sinha, the head here, and Dr Lata, Apollo’s pediatric specialist. Heartfelt thanks to the entire staff and to all our fans, who are celebrating this like a festival.”

Chiranjeevi was last seen in Anil Ravipudi's hit 

Ram Charan And Upasana Konidela Welcome Twins

Disney’s 20th Century Studios has released a new 

, offering the first extended look at the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 fashion drama. The film reunites Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt as Andy Sachs and Emily Charlton, nearly 20 years after the original introduced audiences to the high-pressure world of Runway magazine.

The trailer opens with Andy and Emily encountering each other again, signalling both familiarity and distance. Emily, now firmly established in the luxury business, remarks on Andy’s transformation with a familiar mix of approval and cutting humour. The exchange sets the tone for a sequel interested in how time, ambition and power reshape old dynamics.

Meryl Streep returns as Miranda Priestly, while Stanley Tucci reprises his role as Runway’s creative director Nigel. Brief glimpses place the characters at the Met Gala and inside Runway’s offices, now navigating a fashion industry transformed by digital disruption and declining print influence.

 ahead of the trailer’s release, the returning cast reflected on stepping back into their roles. Streep described the experience as unexpectedly emotional, while Blunt noted that resuming Emily’s sharp-edged persona felt instinctive. Both actors acknowledged the heightened public attention during filming in New York, where crowds gathered daily and footage circulated widely on social media.

The sequel positions its central conflict around the changing media economy. Miranda is forced to defend Runway’s relevance, while Emily, now leading a luxury brand, represents a different axis of power. Andy returns after years working as a journalist abroad, re-entering Runway with a more defined sense of self and a wardrobe shaped by thrift, menswear and experience rather than trends.

Director David Frankel returns to helm the film, with Aline Brosh McKenna once again writing the screenplay, adapted from characters created by Lauren Weisberger. The expanded cast includes Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak and Pauline Chalamet.

 is scheduled for theatrical release on May 1, 2026.

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's upcoming Tamil film, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, just got bigger. Telugu actress Sreeleela has joined the team, as announced by production company Wunderbar Films. "

You didn't see this coming Welcoming the dazzling damsel 

," their post on X read. They also posted pictures of the team.

It was also recently announced that Sai Abhyankkar will compose the film's music. The film will mark the director's first on-screen collaboration with Dhanush. 

 with director Vignesh Raja and actor Mamitha Baiju, awaiting a release date. The upcoming film is headed for a summer 2026 release and is written by Vignesh Raja and Alfred Prakash. Theni Eswar, Sreejith Sarang and Mayapandi will make up the remaining technical crew. Vignesh grew to fame for directing the investigative thriller 

, co-starring Ashok Selvan and Sarathkumar in 2023.

Director Rajkumar Periasamy, meanwhile, last delivered a blockbuster with 

 starring Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi and Geetha Kailasam in 2024. Dhanush was last seen in his own directorial, the 

Written by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, 

also starred Prakash Raj, Ravi Kishan and Priyanshu Painyulli. With music by AR Rahman and lyrics by Irshad Kamil, the film was produced by T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions. The film became the first ₹100 crore Bollywood grosser for Dhanush, who had earlier appeared in Hindi titles like 

Sreeleela, on the other hand, was last seen in 

. The Tamil film co-starred Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, and Atharvaa, and was released earlier in January. The Telugu actress also had 

'D55': Sreeleela Joins Dhanush's Film With Rajkumar Periasamy

After a globe-trotting festival run and sustained international buzz, 

is finally coming home. The neo-noir film, which premiered at Cannes in 2023 and has since remained one of the filmmaker’s most talked-about titles, is set for an India streaming debut in February, 

While an official announcement around the release date and streaming partner is imminent, industry chatter suggests the film will finally get the wide platform it has long been tipped for, after travelling to over 30 film festivals across more than a dozen countries.

had made history in December last year as the only Indian title selected for the launch lineup of the Letterboxd Video Store. “The response there was phenomenal and underscored the sustained curiosity around the film,” a source tells 

. “The pieces are now falling into place for a big India launch.”

is produced by Ranjan Singh, Good Bad Films and Zee Studios. Shot largely at night across Mumbai over an intense 30-day schedule, the film follows an insomniac ex-cop, presumed dead, who continues to work for a corrupt system while seeking redemption. 

part of the Mumbai noir Kashyap films like 

had its India premiere at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in 2023, where it received a thunderous response leading to a standing ovation.

After its Cannes and MAMI debut, the film was screened at the Sydney International Film Festival (Australia), Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (South Korea), Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (Switzerland),  MOTELX - Lisbon International Horror Film Festival and Indie Meme Film Festival (Austin, Texas), among others.

The filmmaker will also have another release this year: 

which debuted at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is set to unveil his latest global epic 

next year. Headlined by Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the globe-spanning adventure has booked an April 7, 2027 release date.

The release date announcement began with a smart campaign, when hoardings surfaced across Varanasi city with a simple statement: In theatres, April 7, 2027. Shortly after, film trade across the world got a tip off of the global outing of 

On Friday evening, Rajamouli took to X and dropped a new poster of the film, confirming its release date. The release date poster showed an asteroid tearing through Earth’s atmosphere, confirming the plot of the film that has been doing the rounds.

A screengrab from Letterboxd had gone viral about the film's plot, which states that a chain of catastrophic events is set in motion when an asteroid strikes the city of Varaṇasi. "Is the world on the brink of doom? Does humanity need a saviour—one who must traverse continents and timelines—to alter the most crucial moment in Earth’s history?"

, which was released on a grand scale in Hyderabad last year, features fantastical glimpses of various places and spaces, such as Antarctica, Varanasi, and Kenya, across time periods, including 512 CE, 2027 CE and the Threthayuga, hinting at a possible time travel drama. 

The teaser ends with Mahesh Babu charging ahead on a ferocious bull, amidst the background of the pilgrimage city of Varanasi.

as Mandakini, while Sukumaran will be seen as the film's antagonist, Kumbha. The film, reportedly mounted on a whopping ₹1,000 crore budget, reunites Rajamouli with 

Rajamouli has been shooting the film since last year and is expected to wrap it up by August, following which the team will begin its extensive post-production work. 

is Rajamouli's first film since his global breakout with 

in 2022, which bagged an Oscar for the Best Original Song for the track 'Naatu Naatu'.

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