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Director: Koratala Siva Starring: Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, Srikanth, Janhvi Kapoor Producers: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Mikkilineni Sudhakar Production House: NTR Arts, Yuvasudha Arts Music Director: Anirudh Ravichander Genre: Action-Drama Language: Telugu Release Date: 27-09-2024 Plot: Devara Part 1 is set in a coastal region where four villages thrive by playing on the seas and making deals with smugglers. These villagers, unknowingly aiding smugglers, help in stealing containers for money, without realizing the dangerous contents inside. Devara, initially part of this operation, soon realizes the grave consequences and decides to put an end to the smuggling activities. He warns the villagers to stop their involvement and tries to protect them from further harm, setting up a conflict between him and those profiting from the smuggling trade. Performance: Jr NTR: As expected, Jr NTR is the heart of Devara . His dual role portrayal of Devara and Vara is remarkable. He seamlessly captures bot

Director: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid Producers: Working Title Films, Coralie Fargeat Production House: The Match Factory, Mubi Music Director: Raffertie Cinematography: Benjamin Kracun Editors: Jerome Eltabet, Coralie Fargeat, Valentin Feron Language: English Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror Runtime: 2 hours Plot: The Substance follows Elizabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a brilliant scientist who becomes increasingly obsessed with her groundbreaking research into a mysterious substance that grants users extraordinary abilities. As she delves deeper into her work, Elizabeth’s fixation spirals out of control, leading her to make dangerous choices that affect not only her life but also those of her loved ones. The film explores themes of obsession and the ethical boundaries of scientific exploration, culminating in a gripping confrontation that tests the limits of human morality.

Director : Josh Cooley Starring : Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Hamm Producers : Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto, Don Murphy, Michael Bay, Mark Vahradian, Aaron Dem Production House : Paramount Pictures, New Republic Pictures, Paramount Animation, Hasbro, di Bonaventura Pictures, Bay Films Music Director : Brian Tyler Cinematography : N/A (Animated) Editor : Lynn Hobson Language : English Genre : Animation, Sci-Fi, Action Runtime : 104 minutes Plot : Transformers One dives into the origins of the conflict between Autobots and Decepticons on Cybertron. It traces the journey of young Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) and Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry), who begin as close allies. Their paths diverge when power and ambition take hold, leading to the eventual civil war that defines the future of their world. The film explores their friendship, eventual fallout, and the events that set the stage for the icon

Bhale Unnade Directed by : Sivasai Vardhan Written by : Sivasai Vardhan Starring : Raj Tarun, Manisha Kandkur, Singeetham Srinivasrao, Abhirami Gopikumar, VTV Ganesh Genres : Comedy Language : Telugu Plot Overview: Bhale Unnade follows Radha (Raj Tarun), a talented saree drapist in Visakhapatnam with a peculiar habit—he never touches women. His mother, Gowri (Abhirami Gopikumar), works at a bank with Krishna (Manisha Kandkur), who unknowingly has a secret admirer in Radha. As the story unfolds, Krishna discovers Radha’s feelings, and they fall in love. However, Krishna starts questioning Radha’s unusual behavior around women, which threatens their relationship. What is Radha hiding? How will his mother react to the revelations? The movie aims to answer these questions in a comedic setting. Performances: Raj Tarun : Delivers an average performance as Radha, fitting the role but not elevating it. Manisha Kandkur : As Krishna, he

Directed by : Dinjith Ayyathan Written by : Bahul Ramesh Starring : Asif Ali, Vijayaraghavan, Aparna Balamurali Cinematography : Bahul Ramesh Music : Mujeeb Majeed Running Time : 125 minutes Language : Malayalam Plot Overview: Kishkindha Kaandam follows the story of Ajayachandran (Asif Ali), a forest officer who returns to his village with his newlywed wife (Aparna Balamurali), only to be drawn into the mysterious and unsettling occurrences in the surrounding forest. As secrets from the past come to light, the suspense builds, enveloping the characters in a web of intrigue. The film weaves its narrative in the backdrop of dense forests, and the tension escalates with each revelation. Performances: Asif Ali gives a commendable performance, portraying the conflicted and emotionally torn Ajayachandran with authenticity. His character is central to the film’s emotional core, and he executes it well. Vijayaraghavan , playing Appupilla, a retired military officer, delivers a standout perfo

  Directed by : Arjun Sai Starring : Dilip Prakash, Regina Cassandra, Prakash Raj, Brahmanandam, Nassar, Rajendra Prasad, Priyadarshi Genres : Comedy, Drama Language : Telugu Plot Overview: Utsavam revolves around the lives of stage artists and their transition from the fame they enjoyed in the past to the struggles they now face in contemporary times. The story focuses on two legendary stage actors, Abhimanyu Narayan and Mahadev Nayudu, who decide to unite their families through the marriage of their children, Krishna Abhimanyu and Rama. However, just before the ceremony, a shocking revelation turns their perfectly planned union upside down, leading to a series of dramatic twists and revelations. The film explores themes of love, tradition, deception, and the deeply intertwined lives of theater artists. Performances: Dilip Prakash delivers a decent performance but doesn't stand out. Prakash Raj is reliable as always, but it's Nassar who truly shines. His experience with th