Telugu film production houses take the legal route to tackle bot-led malicious ratings and reviews

Stills from ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’ and ‘Anaganaga Oka Raju’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement On January 13, 2026, the official handle of Hyderabad-based Sithara Entertainments tweeted that it has secured “court directions to ensure fair and orderly handling of reviews and rankings on digital platforms”, for its film Anaganaga Oka Raju. The film…

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‘Anaganaga Oka Raju’ movie review: Naveen Polishetty strikes again in an uneven yet fun ride

Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary in ‘Anaganaga Oka Raju’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Two years after the urban romcom Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty(2023), actor-screenwriter Naveen Polishetty returns with another film laced with humour. In contrast to the restraint he showed in that film, Naveen unabashedly plays to the gallery in Anaganaga Oka Raju. The…

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Kerala Kalolsavam 2026: Veteran mridangist Trichur C. Narendran looks back at his State school arts fest days

Trichur C. Narendran | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement He has accompanied who is who of Carnatic music. Trichur C. Narendran is one of the foremost mridangists, having performed with outstanding vocalists of different generations. Critics have often praised his remarkable skills on mridangam. But he had his photograph published in the newspapers long ago, back…

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Gauhar: Music to one’s ears and eyes

‘Gauhar’will be staged in Bengaluru on January 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Gauhar Jaan’s thumri is food for the soul, many people believe. One of India’s earliest female voices, Gauhar inspired many Indian singers, especially women, to take up music. A historical figure who did not leave much of a visual memory, Gauhar,…

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