Viswasam was released worldwide on 10 January 2019 in theatres to mixed reviews from critics.[4] Imman won Best Music Director at the 67th National Film Awards.[5] The film was a commercial success, grossing around ₹185-200 crore, emerging the third highest grossing telugu film of 2019.
Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 (transl.Mysterious Forest: Chapter 1) is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language epic mythological action film[15][16][17] co-written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films. The film stars Rishab Shetty in a four roles as Berme, Mayakara, Annappa and Kaadubettu Shiva, along with Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah. A prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, the story delves deeper into the origins of the tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film.[18][19]
Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the prequel blends regional folklore and divinity into a narrative that explores man's relationship with nature. Filming began in November 2023. The first look and teaser was released on 27 November 2023.[20][21] B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the soundtrack and background score. The film was released on 2 October 2025, coinciding with Dussehra
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu Telugu description "Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu" is a Telugu-language action comedy film that follows the story of Shankara Vara Prasad, a national security officer who seeks to protect his estranged wife and children, seeing it as a chance to re-unite with them. The film stars Chiranjeevi in the titular role, with Venkatesh, Nayanthara, and Catherine Tresa in supporting roles. The plot revolves around the challenges Shankara faces after his marriage to Shasirekha, which ends due to a severe ideological rift. Years later, he learns that his children are attending a boarding school and adopts a new persona to reconnect with them. The film is directed by Anil Ravipudi and features music by Bheems Ceciroleo. It was released on 12 January 2026, coinciding with the festival of Sankranti, and received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Chiranjeevi's performance and criticism for its weak writing.