Newsroom, December 23, 2025: Samantha Ruth Prabhu takes on intense physical challenges in her latest project, Maa Inti Bangaram. She performs the bulk of action scenes personally while draped in a saree. This marks a fresh take on her established action roles from past works like The Family Man and Citadel: Honey Bunny.
Producers highlight the choice to keep the sequences authentic and rooted in Indian culture. International experts help craft grounded fights that turn the saree into a symbol of power. The film mixes deep emotion with large-scale spectacle.
Telugu films in 2025 struggled with audience fatigue from big action spectacles, but small-budget comedies and heartfelt stories delivered surprise wins amid a dull box office year.
Andhra Pradesh government eyes a uniform policy via one Government Order to end film-by-film ticket pricing confusion, balancing industry growth with affordable access for audiences.
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash opened to ₹67 crore net over its first weekend in India, but Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar held strong with higher holds on the corresponding day.
The Kacheguda–Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express will add a two-minute experimental stop at Hindupuram station starting December 27, improving fast travel links for Andhra Pradesh's Sri Sathya Sai district.
Visakhapatnam-based Payzo app now gives instant cashback on payments at nearby stores, rewarding everyday shopping while boosting neighborhood businesses. Launched in July, it helps users discover and pay locally with real returns.
Telugu films in 2025 struggled with audience fatigue from big action spectacles, but small-budget comedies and heartfelt stories delivered surprise wins amid a dull box office year.
Raft foundation work starts for Andhra Pradesh's iconic new High Court complex in the capital city, designed by Norman Foster and Partners, with completion targeted by 2027.
