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‘Daaku Maharaaj’ movie review: Bobby Kolli, Balakrishna’s film is more style than substance

Balakrishna in ‘Daaku Maharaaj’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Balakrishna’s resurgence in recent films such as Akhanda and Bhagawant Kesari can be attributed to filmmakers Boyapati Sreenu and Anil Ravipudi making the star more relatable to the masses beyond his larger-than-life quirks. While the ethos of a typical Balakrishna film has not changed drastically, the…

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‘Game Changer’ movie review: This Shankar, Ram Charan, SJ Suryah film chooses instant gratification over emotional heft

At a pre-release promotional event, director Shankar mentioned how his new film, Game Changer, considers the audience’s diminishing attention spans, shaped by Instagram Reels, and delivers engaging sequences in quick succession. This is perhaps why two-hour 45-minute film feels like a patchwork of segments opting for hurried transitions rather than seamless segways. Is Shankar’s first…

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‘Game Changer’: Song ‘NaaNaa Hyraanaa’ from Shankar-Ram Charan film edited out temporarily due to technical issues

Kiara Advani and Ram Charan from the song ‘NaaNaa Hyraanaa’ from ‘Game Changer’. | Photo Credit: Saregama Telugu/YouTube The makers of Game Changerhave temporarily removed the song ‘NaaNaa Hyraanaa’ due to technical issues. Starring Ram Charan and directed by Shankar, the highly-anticipated film hit the screens on January 10, 2025. The melody featuring Ram Charan…

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Red Lorry Film Festival 2025 unveils jury panel, including Vikramaditya Motwane, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and more

The organisers of Red Lorry Film Festival, a premiere international film festival curated by BookMyShow, have announced the jury panel for the upcoming second edition of the festival. Leading the panel this year is acclaimed filmmaker Vikramadiya Motwane, best known for titles such as Udaan, Lootera and Sacred Games. While expressing his enthusiasm on the…

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