Vishwak Sen’s directorial debut, *Cult*, delivers India’s first authentic slasher thriller experience. Inspired by real crimes, the film features a dark friendship song, hinting at Sen’s layered negative role. Starring Gayatri Bharadwaj, this Goa-set story promises unique tension and shocking moments.
Producer Allu Aravind’s playful comment at the *Chennai Love Story* trailer launch is going viral. He humorously asked RJ-turned-anchor Charmila, “Will you act next? These days, anchors look just like heroines.” The film starring Kiran Abbavaram releases on July 24.
Tollywood’s Kiran Abbavaram, after back-to-back hits, is gearing up for *Chennai Love Story*. At the trailer launch, producer Ravi Shankar praised his authentic acting, dubbing him the “Original Star” and pledging to use the tag in their next film.
Child actor Arun Dev Pothula breaks a 30-year Telugu cinema record by winning Best Child Artist at the 72nd National Film Awards for ’35 – Chinna Katha Kaadu’. He surpasses Jr NTR’s legacy, as the film also snagged Best Children’s Film, marking a historic double win.
Telugu film ‘Idupukayitham,’ named after a popular Telangana dialect phrase, draws early buzz. Starring Priyadarshi and folk singer Nagadurga, the Vamsi Reddy-directed project begins regular shooting soon. Producers target a December first-week release, promising an authentic rural Telangana storyline packed with local flavor.
Akkineni Naga Chaitanya is wrapping up his action film *Vrusakarma*. Next, he teams up with director Clax for a project slated for late 2024. He is also in talks with *Masooda* director Sai Kiran for a new Asian Sunil-produced horror thriller, eyeing a 2025 shoot.
Niharika Konidela’s debut production *Committee Kurrollu* wins two prestigious National Film Awards. The small-town drama echoes her father Nagababu’s legacy, exactly 36 years after his film *Rudraveena* won big. This Telugu underdog marks a historic double win and emotional family milestone.
Mega hero Varun Tej’s comedy-horror thriller Korean Kanakaraju gears up for an August 7 release. Makers launched the mass track Rasa AP in Ananthapur. Varun revealed he danced like Chiranjeevi for the Thaman musical, promising full entertainment and mass appeal.
Massachusetts native Karen Read, 44, faces a high-stakes retrial next week in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe. The controversial case, involving allegations of a cover-up, has captured national attention as jury selection begins.
The Arctic blast gripping the Midwest has triggered hazardous travel and record-low temperatures. Officials urge residents to limit outdoor exposure as wind chills plunge below -30°F. Emergency warming centers are open across multiple states, providing critical relief from the life-threatening cold sweeping the region.