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Jagapathi Babu Turns 62, Shares Viral Advice on Money and Peddi Role
Veteran hero Jagapathi Babu recently celebrated his 62nd birthday, and the team of his upcoming film Peddi, in which he plays the role of Appalasoori, extended warm wishes, praising his acting prowess. In a candid interview, Jagapathi Babu shared his thoughts on several topics, and one particular clip about money has now gone viral.
“Money is needed, but should be honestly earned. If you earn money as a passion, it’s fine, but that shouldn’t become a disease,” Jagapathi said, striking a chord with fans for his honest and unfiltered perspective. Known for speaking clearly and without fear, the senior actor once again showcased his straightforward approach.
Jagapathi Babu also expressed optimism about the current crop of young filmmakers, noting that some are creating impressive work. Regarding Peddi, he heaped praise on Ram Charan’s involvement and lauded director Buchi Babu Sana for crafting a strong commercial film. He added that his role in Peddi would be even more remarkable than his performances in Rangasthalam and Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava, further building anticipation among fans.
Naga Vamshi Responds to Criticism on Funky Release
Producer Naga Vamshi held a press meet following the first-day, first-show of Funky, directed by Anudeep, addressing media questions about the mixed reception. Despite visible negative criticism online, Vamshi appeared confident and smiling throughout the interaction.
Responding to comments about the film’s structure, he said, “I have been saying for many weeks that we made a film with single-liners. In spite of that, netizens are commenting that it has no flow, that it looks like bits and pieces with patchy editing. When I myself said what it is much earlier, why do they write as if they made a discovery?” He added, “I didn’t say that I made a Sagara Sangamam.”
Vamshi also acknowledged the risks involved in collaborating with Anudeep, noting, “It’s always a risk making a film with Anudeep. Sometimes it may work and sometimes it may not.” He further clarified that the film was made on a limited budget, stating, “The film has no grammar of cinema. I knew that when I made it. I definitely didn’t presume that I made a film that would be liked by reviewers. Even regular viewers are commenting technically about patchy editing.”
While Vamshi’s candid remarks reflect transparency, many feel a softer, more measured tone might have resonated better with the broader Telugu audience beyond the film media. Observers suggest that, having previously delivered a successful comedy like Anaganaga Oka Raju, Vamshi could have approached this release in a way that balanced honesty with humility.
Sreeleela Graduates MBBS, Becomes Dr. Sreeleela
Tollywood actress Sreeleela has added another remarkable achievement to her name after completing her MBBS degree, marking the culmination of six years of dedication and hard work. The convocation ceremony at DY Patil University in Mumbai was widely covered on social media, with photos and videos capturing her proud moment.
Reflecting on her journey, Sreeleela shared an emotional note on Instagram alongside pictures from the ceremony. She wrote, “A milestone. A journey—one that you were a part of, knowingly or unknowingly. A sacred space that became my serene escape from the facade… a place where I could simply be me. Your girl kept her promise.” She added that this achievement represented more than just a degree, describing it as a journey of “growth, faith, tears, and resilience.”
Sreeleela expressed gratitude to all who supported her throughout her studies: “To my family, my friends, and my work friends—especially for accommodating my exams and standing by me through the chaos—thank you from the bottom of my heart. To everyone who believed in me when I was still learning to believe in myself… thank you.” She concluded with, “Dear reader, I’m grateful for you. For the time you gave me. For every smile, every word of encouragement, every silent prayer. This chapter shaped me. It humbled me. It strengthened me,” and proudly reintroduced herself as Dr. Sreeleela.
Alongside her academic accomplishments, Sreeleela continues to focus on her acting career. She is set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Kartik Aaryan in an upcoming film directed by Anurag Basu and will also be seen in Ustaad Bhagat Singh alongside Pawan Kalyan, showcasing her growing versatility and ambition.
Sree Vishnu’s Vishnu Vinyasam Drops Valentine’s Day Song
Sree Vishnu is back with another distinctive entertainer. Known for his flair for unconventional stories blended with humour, his upcoming film Vishnu Vinyasam is directed by debutant Yadunaath Maruthi Rao and produced by Sumanth Naidu G under the Sree Subrahmanyeshwara Cinemas banner.
The makers have unveiled the film’s second single, “Modhale Modhale,” on the eve of Valentine’s Day. Scored by Radhan, the breezy romantic track captures the tender spark between the lead pair. Ramajogayya Sastry’s heartfelt lyrics combined with the soothing vocals of Madhushree and Naresh Iyer make the song instantly hummable.
On-screen chemistry between Sree Vishnu and Nayana Sarika brings the visuals to life, making the romantic moments all the more endearing. With its catchy melody and appealing visuals, the song is expected to top music charts. Vishnu Vinyasam is slated for a theatrical release later this month.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Credits ₹5,000 to Women Ahead of Elections
With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections likely to be held in around two months, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has made a significant move that has captured public attention. Earlier today, he announced that his government is crediting ₹5,000 into the bank accounts of 1.31 crore women across the state.
This initiative is essentially an advance payment under a program that has been crediting ₹1,000 per month to women since the formation of the DMK government. Given the approaching election season, the government reportedly accelerated the payment to avoid any scrutiny from the Election Commission regarding cash transfers. The ₹5,000 includes advance payments for February, March, and April, along with an additional ₹2,000 as a summer bonus.
Supporters of the DMK see this move as a strategic masterstroke that could positively influence voter sentiment, boosting confidence ahead of the polls. Some political analysts also suggest that the program could sway public opinion in the party’s favour.
Opposition parties, however, have criticised the move, alleging that the lump-sum cash transfer is an attempt to buy votes and calling it unconstitutional, reflecting the political tension as Tamil Nadu gears up for what promises to be a closely contested election.
Donald Trump to Visit China in April for Meeting with Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he will travel to China in April for a high-level meeting with President Xi Jinping, marking a new phase of diplomatic engagement between Washington and Beijing.
“I will be visiting President Xi Jinping in April. He will be coming to the US later in the year, and I look forward to it,” Trump said, highlighting the positive state of US-China relations. “Our relationship with China is very good right now,” he added.
The announcement comes amid growing global attention on US-China relations, which continue to reflect a complex mix of economic competition and strategic cooperation. While further details of the April visit have not yet been disclosed, the trip represents a significant diplomatic milestone.
Trump’s confirmation follows a recent 90-minute phone call with Xi on February 4, which the US President said focused solely on trade issues, without touching on other geopolitical concerns such as Iran or Ukraine. “During the conversation, President Xi graciously invited the First Lady and me to visit China, and I reciprocated. As Presidents of two Great Nations, this is something that we both look forward to doing,” Trump shared on Truth Social after the call.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark for Real-Time AI Coding
On February 12, OpenAI launched GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, an ultra-fast artificial intelligence (AI) model designed for real-time software development, marking a major shift toward instant, interactive coding workflows as competition in the AI tools market heats up. The model, a smaller version of GPT-5.3-Codex, is being released as a research preview to ChatGPT Pro users and select partners. OpenAI said it is optimized for near-instant responses when deployed on specialized low-latency hardware, delivering more than 1,000 tokens per second. The launch also represents the first milestone in OpenAI’s partnership with chipmaker Cerebras, announced in January.
Unlike larger AI models built for extended autonomous tasks, Codex-Spark is tuned for rapid iteration, enabling engineers to edit code, refine logic, and respond immediately to user input. According to OpenAI, “Codex-Spark is our first model designed specifically for working with Codex in real-time—making targeted edits, reshaping logic, or refining interfaces and seeing results immediately.” The system supports both quick interactions and more complex projects, allowing engineers to intervene, redirect, or interrupt output as it is generated. By default, the model keeps its working style lightweight, performing minimal edits and skipping automated tests unless requested.
Codex-Spark features a 128,000-token context window and is currently text-only. While smaller than frontier models, it performs strongly on software engineering benchmarks such as SWE-Bench Pro and Terminal-Bench 2.0, completing tasks in a fraction of the time. This release reflects a broader trend toward specialized AI models that prioritize responsiveness over maximum reasoning depth, particularly for developer tools where low latency directly impacts productivity. OpenAI has also redesigned its infrastructure to reduce delays across the entire request pipeline, including persistent WebSocket connections and optimizations to its Responses API, which cut overhead per client-server roundtrip by 80% and halved the time-to-first-token.
Codex-Spark runs on Cerebras’ Wafer Scale Engine 3, a purpose-built AI accelerator optimized for high-speed inference. This hardware complements traditional GPU infrastructure by focusing on ultra-low latency. “What excites us most about GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark is partnering with OpenAI and the developer community to discover what fast inference makes possible—new interaction patterns, new use cases, and a fundamentally different model experience,” said Sean Lie, co-founder and CTO of Cerebras. OpenAI emphasized that while GPUs remain central to training and broad deployment, specialized chips can accelerate workflows where response time is critical, offering a glimpse of a new era in interactive AI-driven coding.
