Media Watch: As Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy steadily consolidates his political position, BRS supremo K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) appears to be weakening by the day, observes Andhra Jyothi Managing Director R.K. in his latest column Kotha Paluku. Expressing deep concern over the coarsening political discourse in Telangana, R.K. strongly criticises KCR for repeatedly…
Hyderabad: The much-anticipated elections to the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) concluded on a decisive note, with the Progressive Panel, led by noted producer Suresh Babu Daggubati, emerging victorious with a clear majority. With this mandate, the Progressive Panel will take charge of the Chamber for the next two years. The panel secured all…
Patang Movie Review: By anrwriting ✍🏽 | Senior Film Critic Rating: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) The Christmas weekend saw as many as eight Telugu films hitting theatres, making competition especially tough for smaller productions. Among them is Patang, a low-budget film that arrived with decent trailers and melodious songs but struggled to grab attention due to an…
OTT Review: Stranger Things – Season 5 (Volume 2) Streaming Platform: Netflix Release Date: December 26, 2025 By anrwriting ✍🏽 [Film critic] Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, Jamie Campbell Bower, Finn Wolfhard, David Harbour, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Joe Keery, Sadie Sink, and others Creators: The Duffer Brothers Directors: The Duffer…
Champion Review: Rating: 3/5 By anrwriting | Senior Film Critic Set against the backdrop of the Byranpally incident of 1948, Champion attempts to blend history, sport, and personal aspiration into a single narrative. Featuring Roshan Meka in his first full-fledged lead role and introducing Malayalam actress Anaswara Rajan to Telugu cinema, the film is mounted…
Dhandoraa Movie Review: Rating: 3/5 By Newsminute24 | Senior Film Critic Dhandoraa is a rare Telugu film that confronts caste discrimination head-on an uncomfortable but necessary subject that mainstream cinema often avoids. Directed by debutant Muralikanth, the film features an ensemble cast including Shivaji, Navdeep, Nandu, and Ravi Krishna, and attempts to question deeply entrenched…
Shambhala Movie Review: Film: Shambhala Director: Yugandhar Muni Cast: Aadi Saikumar, Archana Iyer, Ravi Varma, Swasika Vijay Genre: Mystical Sci-Fi Thriller Rating: ⭐⭐⭐¼ (3.25/5) By: anrwriting ✍🏽 | Film Critic After creating a strong impression with A: AD Infinitum, director Yugandhar Muni returns with his sophomore venture Shambhala, a mystical sci-fi thriller that promised intrigue…
OTT Review: The Last Show – A Modest Telugu Short Film on Love and Closure Streaming on: ETV Win Release Date: December 21, 2025 Rating: ⭐⭐½ / 5 By: anrwriting ✍🏽 | Film Critic Cast: Charan Lakkaraju, Dheera Pisati, Giridhar Director: Pradeep Maddali Producer: Kaumudi K. Nemani Music: Saketh Komanduri Cinematography: Praveen Vanamali Editor: Michael…
విశీ: ఏ దేశంలో అయినా మైనార్టీల(మత/భాష/సాంస్కృతికపరమైన) పరిరక్షణ ఆ ప్రభుత్వం బాధ్యత. కానీ ప్రపంచంలో చాలా చోట్ల అది సక్రమంగా జరుగుతున్న దాఖలాలు లేవు. ఈ దేశంలోనూ అదే పరిస్థితి, పక్క దేశమైన బంగ్లాదేశ్లోనూ అదే స్థితి. అక్కడ హిందువులు మతపరమైన మైనార్టీలు. ప్రస్తుతం వారు అభద్రతలో ఉన్నారు. ఈ సమయంలో వారికి రక్షణ కల్పించాల్సిన ఆ దేశ ప్రభుత్వం(?) నిమ్మకు నీరెత్తినట్లు వ్యవహరించడం దారుణం. 1947లో అప్పటి తూర్పు పాకిస్థాన్(ప్రస్తుత బంగ్లాదేశ్)లో 30 శాతం ఉన్న…
Four More Shots Please! S4: A Forced, Pointless Finale Platform: Prime Video Rating: ★★¾ (2.75/5) By: ANR Writing What began as a breezy, desi take on Sex and the City finally bows out with a season that looks lavish but feels emotionally hollow. Four More Shots Please! Season 4 exists more out of obligation than…
