Prashanth 
Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya’s romantic drama Chennai Love Story opens to fantastic numbers, earning approximately ₹9 crore globally on day one. The film sets a new career-best opening for the actor, with ₹5.5 crore from Telugu states alone.
West Indies face a major shock ahead of their Test series against Pakistan as star pacer Alzarri Joseph refuses to play. Coach Darren Sammy expressed confusion and dismay over the decision, calling it a significant loss for the team despite a strong bowling unit featuring Shamar Joseph and Kemar Roach. The first Test starts Saturday in Tarouba.
CBI court in Nampally dismissed Dr. Nareddy Sunitha’s petition seeking further investigation into her father, former minister Vivekananda Reddy’s murder. The court stated, Enough is enough. Sunitha vowed to continue her fight for justice, planning to appeal in the Supreme Court.
Mani Ratnam to direct a love story starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi. Shooting starts in Kolkata, aiming for a November release. A 40-day non-stop schedule planned. With no action or graphics, the team is confident of wrapping quickly. Music by AR Rahman adds to the buzz.
Singer SP Sailaja reveals her mother and brother, the legendary SP Balasubrahmanyam, arranged her engagement to actor Subhalekha Sudhakar without telling her. Informed only that morning, she was initially upset but now values their judgment. The couple, who have a son, remain active in films and TV.
Delhi protests escalate as Centre negotiates with CJ Party: After students rally against NEET paper leak, Centre meets CJ Party delegates; demands include minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and ₹1 crore compensation for families of students who died by suicide.
Nayanthara, South India’s leading lady, commands Rs 15 crore per film with 8 movies pending. She just bought a Rs 40 crore villa in Chennai’s Poes Garden, home to Rajinikanth and Dhanush. Currently filming with Yash for ‘Toxic’ and Salman Khan in Bollywood, her movie ‘Hi’ drops August 14.
Maruti Suzuki launched the Brezza facelift in India starting at ₹7.39 lakh (ex-showroom). It offers turbo petrol and CNG engine options, boasts a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, and includes a 10.1-inch screen and ventilated seats.
Korean Kanakaraju locked a massive ~₹26 crore non-theatrical deal, covering most of its budget ahead of an August 7 release. While many films struggle for break-even, this deal puts makers in a comfortable spot. Varun Tej’s film secures a strong financial position.
KTR’s 50th birthday celebrations in united Karimnagar transformed into large-scale service events with blood donation camps, food distribution, and KCR kits for new mothers. BRS ranks and fans organized fruit distribution at hospitals and stationery for school children, praising the leader’s commitment to social service.
