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South Indian cinema has surged in popularity, surpassing Bollywood in box office collections. Films like 'Pushpa 2,' 'Baahubali 2,' and 'KGF: Chapter 2' have dominated the Indian film market, captivating audiences with their action, emotional depth, and larger-than-life heroes. This success is attributed to high-quality dubbing, star power, and visual spectacle, indicating a lasting shift in the Indian film industry.

Deepika Padukone's request for shorter shifts sparks debate. Adivi Sesh shares his views on film industry work culture. He avoids direct comment on Padukone's situation. Sesh emphasizes mutual agreement between actors and directors. He highlights the flexibility required in filmmaking. Sesh notes practical challenges of shorter shifts. Clarity and prior agreement are crucial, he says.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film 'Spirit,' starring Prabhas, follows his hit 'Animal' style. The director has completed 70% of the background music, easing production. Prabhas plays a serious cop fighting an international crime syndicate, with Triptii Dimri as the female lead. Filming starts late 2025 in Thailand.

This Friday witnessed a box office clash among Kannappa, F1, and Maa. Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa emerged as the front-runner, grossing Rs 16.35 crore in two days, driven by strong Telugu market support. Brad Pitt’s F1 followed with Rs 14 crore, while Kajol’s Maa lagged behind at Rs 10.65 crore, struggling to gain traction despite the horror genre's popularity.

After a string of box office disappointments, Vishnu Manchu’s passion project Kannappa seems to be turning the tide. Speaking at a 'thank you meet', Vishnu addressed questions about the making of the film, including his honest answer on why a Bollywood director, Mukesh Kumar Singh, was chosen to helm a deeply Telugu-rooted story.