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New Delhi: Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, hit theaters today, and the highly anticipated film has already sparked a flurry of reactions from fans on X. Directed by S. Shankar, the movie has garnered a wide range of feedback. Here's a glimpse of what audiences are saying: One fan praised the film's impactful moments, particularly Ram Charan's entry, writing: "#Gamechanger RamCharan Entry was a blast! Writing was strong (#KarthikSubbaraj). Elevations were on point. The pre-intermission twist is brilliant and unexpected. The second-half flashback is engaging." In stark contrast, another fan expressed admiration for Shankar's Indian 2 after watching Game Changer, saying: "Respect increased for Indian 2 after watching Game Changer. Shankar Sir." A similar sentiment was echoed by another fan: "Public Review about Game Changer: Acharya, Indian 2 >> Game Changer." Meanwhile, another fan, commenting on the character dynamics, advised: "If you're an ardent admirer of Chitti Babu from Rangasthalam, skip the Appanna portion in Game Changer or you'll betray Chitti Babu and fall in love with Appanna's characterization." Another comparison, this time with Devara, claimed: "4.5/5 - Fun, mass entertainment with brilliant tech! @shankarshanmugh nails it. Game Changer definitely surpasses Devara in terms of excitement and entertainment value." On the other hand, one fan found it a "one-time watch," stating: "#GameChanger Review: A decent political film. One-time watch. Terrific in parts, tiring overall. 3/5." Game Changer features Ram Charan in dual roles, with a supporting cast that includes Kiara Advani, SJ Suryah, Anjali, Jayaram, and Naveen Chandra.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
The third single from Ram Charan's Game Changer is a catchy affair. It celebrates the power of love. The track is composed by S Thaman. Its video features Charan and Kiara Advani in colourful dresses. Ram Charan is gearing up for the release of Game Changer, slated to hit the screens on January 10. The film has become the talk of the town as it marks the mass hero's first collaboration with Shankar. In the latest development, the Indian director unveiled its third song. Titled NaaNaa Hyraanaa, it is a catchy affair with a soothing melody. Shankar, who suffered a setback when Indian 2 bombed ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Superstar Chiranjeevi on Sunday penned a heartfelt note for his son and actor Ram Charan as he completed 18 years in the industry, praising his "discipline, hard work, perseverance, humility, and dedication". Charan made his acting debut with "Chirutha", which released in 2007. Directed by Puri Jagannadh, the film emerged as a box office hit. The actor then went on to star in several other projects including "RRR", "Rangasthalam" and "Magadheera", among others. "Charan Babu, I am so happy that your cinematic journey, which began 18 years ago with 'Chirutha', has becom ...Read More >
Chennai, Jan 14 (VOICE) Actor Ram Charan, whose much-awaited political action drama 'Game Changer' released on January 10 this year, has said that his heart is filled with gratitude. In a statement addressed to fans, audiences and the media on the occasion of Makara Sankranthi, Ram Charan said, "This Sankranthi, my heart is filled with gratitude for making all the hard work we put into 'Game Changer' truly worth it. My heartfelt appreciation goes to the entire cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who contributed to the film's success." Thanking the media for their kind reviews, the acto ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The makers of the upcoming Telugu film 'Peddi' unveiled Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar's character name on the special occasion of his birthday. The film, directed by Uppena fame Buchi Babu Sana, stars Ram Charan in the lead and is set for a global release on March 27, 2026. The film's production house, Vriddhi Cinemas, took to its X account on Saturday to share a new poster featuring Rajkumar's look. Along with the poster, the makers added a caption that read, "Team #Peddi wishes the 'Karunada Chakravarthy' @NimmaShivanna Garu a very Happy Birthday. 'GOURNAIDU' will be regal and explo ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rakul Preet Singh is over-the-moon as she is getting to work with ace couturier Manish Malhotra on a film and said that she cannot wait to bring his magic through his costumes on screen. Manish took to his Instagram stories, where he shared a selfie with Rakul and wrote: "Costume trial first film together." The actress re-shared the post and expressed her happiness. She wrote: "Yayy so happy to finally work on a film together... Can't wait to bring your magic onscreen." The actress is currently shooting for "De De Pyaar De 2", where she will be repri ...Read More >
Telangana State Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman and leading producer Dil Raju on Wednesday said a delegation of film personalities would call on state Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today to foster "healthy relations" between the government and the industry. The meeting assumes significance amid Cinematography minister Komatireddi Venkat Reddy's statement that the state government, in future, may consider ticket price hike only for certain categories such as films made on history, freedom struggle or anti-drugs or message oriented. The state government's stand came in the wake of ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-filmmaker Ragava Lawrence spent quality time with superstar Rajinikanth and said that he truly cherishes every moment he gets to share with him. Ragava took to Instagram, where he shared two pictures posing with Rajnikanth. In the images, the two stars are looking at the camera and smiling. "I'm so happy to have spent quality time with Thalaivar @rajinikanth today after a few months. I truly cherish every moment I get to share with him. #GuruveSaranam," Raghava wrote as the caption. Ragava is a choreographer, film director, composer, playback singer, ly ...Read More >
Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi stars Ram Charan in the titular role, alongside Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Divyendu Sharma, and Jagapathi Babu. Ram Charan has dropped a new poster of his upcoming movie, Peddi. On Thursday, the actor took to his X handle and dropped a poster in which he was seen maintaining a stern expression on his face. He was also seen flaunting his chiseled abs as he held a mace in his hands. It should be noted that in all the Peddi posters released so far, ...Read More >
Global star Ram Charan starrer 'Game Changer' is one of the most anticipated films of 2025. As the film inches closer to its release date, fans are eager to see Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's chemistry shine in the Shankar directorial. (Image: DC) Global star Ram Charan starrer 'Game Changer' is one of the most anticipated films of 2025. As the film inches closer to its release date, fans are eager to see Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's chemistry shine in the Shankar directorial. The wait is over as the film's romantic song titled 'Naanaa Hyraanaa' in Telugu, 'Jaana Hairaan Sa' in Hindi, and 'Ly ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rukmini Vasanth, who plays the role of Kanakavathi in the much-anticipated film 'Kantara: Chapter 1', has now completed her dubbing sessions for the project. The actress shared a video on her social media story, offering fans a playful look at her time in the recording studio. With the caption, "Kanakavathi Coming Your Way", Rukmini gave followers a glimpse into the fun and energy she experienced while bringing her character's voice to life. 'Kantara: Chapter 1', directed by Rishab Shetty, continues to generate excitement with its gripping storyline ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 16 (PTI) Actor-couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani on Wednesday announced the birth of their first child together. The couple shared the news in a joint post on Instagram, saying that they have become parents to a baby girl. "Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a Baby Girl," they posted on their respective Instagram pages. The two actors had shared the news of Kiara's pregnancy in February this year. Malhotra, 40, and Advani, 33, tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at the Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan in February 2023. T ...Read More >
For better or worse, the trend is for films to end in cliffhangers, setting up the story for a sequel in a few years. One question on everyone's mind is whether Shankar's maiden Telugu film, Game Changer, will have a sequel with Ram Charan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. Srikanth, who plays a key role in the film, answers the question and spills more details about the film. (Also Read: RRR producers announce documentary on SS Rajamouli film. Here's when it will be out) Srikanth talked to the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 12 (ANI): The makers of the upcoming Telugu film 'Peddi' unveiled Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar's character name on the special occasion of his birthday. The film, directed by Uppena fame Buchi Babu Sana, stars Ram Charan in the lead and is set for a global release on March 27, 2026. Also Read | Fact Check: Did Orry and Samay Raina Share a Lip Lock in the Internet Sensation's Latest Instagram Video? Here's the Truth. The film's production house, Vriddhi Cinemas, took to its X account on Saturday to share a new poster featuring Rajkumar's look. Along with th ...Read More >
Russia announced it had captured three villages in eastern Ukraine as its forces continue to advance slowly through heavily defended Ukrainian positions. According to Russia's Ministry of Defence, Russian troops have seized around 0.8 percent of Ukraine's territory since the start of the year. The recent gains include the villages of Derylove and Maiske in the Donetsk region, and Stepove in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Russian officials described the fighting as intense, metre-by-metre skirmishes ...Read More >