The film attracted lot of attention even before its release mainly because it was expected that Dasari would use Mesthri as a platform to attack Telugu film industry's leading star Chiranjeevi who is testing his strength in the political waters of Andhra Pradesh. Mesthri is directed by Suresh Krishna who had earlier directed Chiranjeevi's film Daddy.
The Rose Monday Parade is the highlight of Germany's carnival celebrations, particularly in cities like Cologne, Dusseldorf and Mainz.
The biggest hit of 2025 arrives on OTT this week, along with many other highs and horrors.
In a lengthy statement on X late Monday night, a defiant Kamra said those busy leaking his number on social media or calling him incessantly should know that it all goes to his voicemail where they will be subjected to "the very song" that they hate.
From old favourites to brand new attractions, Sukanya Verma lists all the excitement OTT has laid out in its action-packed menu this week.
A look at what the Bharatiya Janata Party veteran has been up to these days.
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The story of Aadu Oru Bheekara Jeeviyanu oscillates between political satire and slapstick, says Paresh C Palicha.
The film lacks execution and tires too hard to impress the audience.
The Onam release is a laugh riot and will have Mohanlal playing a politician
Bangistan is not the political satire it claims to be, says Nishi Tiwari.
Questioning the Congress's stand on caste census, the BJP leader made certain remarks on Gandhi's caste that triggered the uproar and had Congress members trooping into the well of the Lok Sabha. "Anurag Thakur insulted me and I don't want any apology from him. Abuse or insult me as hard as you can but don't forget we will pass the caste census in this Parliament for sure," the Leader of the Opposition said.
'Journalists must ask the Mumbai police why are they sending notices via X to cartoonists.' 'The Mumbai police must come clean. Who is giving them such orders?'
This is the magic of Sircar's filmmaking -- National Award winners, many of them -- that makes every new work of his an eagerly-awaited affair.
The Pirate Party is fighting to retain the right to privacy and the right to communicate freely via e-mail, telephone or letters.
Sumana D Kittur talks about her film Edegarike, based on the underworld.
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'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'
The film tries to be a political satire with some old world charm but suffers from shoddy treatment.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Saguni's tunes, except for certain moments, are mundane
Kallara Sante is not very entertaining but it is a watchable film for politically-conscious film fans.
Sukanya Verma remembers some of his greatest solo numbers in our fondly curated playlist.
'Each of us will have a beautiful story to tell about him because he went beyond work and touched our lives. That's a rarity in this industry.'
Premism, Thipparalli Tarlegalu and Satya will fight it out at the box office this week.
The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.
'It is a film entitled Chamki Chameli that Shyambabu wanted to make for the longest time,' says a source.
The actor on his upcoming Shyam Benegal film Well Done Abba, and turning 50.
Chimbudevan is back with his third Tamil film, Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam, a full length comedy starring Ragavara Lawrence, Padmapriya , Lakshmi Rai, Sandya, Sai Kumar and Nazzer.
When the Congress, BJP, or the Left begins to talk of 'morality' you can be sure the ultimate joke will be the befuddled Indian public.
Our funny take on External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.
The prime minister and his cabinet will be compelled to do what governments in other democracies must: Listen to criticism from citizens and tolerate it and even learn from it. In doing so, perhaps they can also get a laugh out of the material, as many of us so often do, notes Aakar Patel.
Original's goodwill, natural bonhomie amongst the actors and wild card entries, Stree 2's spirited return sure has its high points, notes Sukanya Verma.
