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Melania Trump Unveils “Home Is Where the Heart Is” Christmas Décor at the White House
Melania Trump has officially opened the Christmas season at the White House, unveiling this year’s festive theme, “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” The décor blends classic American holiday traditions with a thoughtful nod to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
Volunteers from across the United States helped transform the Executive Mansion with an elaborate holiday display featuring 75 wreaths, 51 Christmas trees, over 700 feet of garland, 25,000 feet of ribbon, more than 2,800 gold stars, and thousands of butterflies. One notable change this year is the absence of the traditional East Wing display, following President Donald Trump’s decision to remove the structure and its colonnade to accommodate a new ballroom.
The Blue Room’s official Christmas tree is dedicated to Gold Star families, honoring the sacrifice of those who have lost loved ones in active military service. With the redesigned North Portico entrance now serving as the primary entry point, visitors will experience a refreshed holiday layout throughout the mansion.
Promoting a message of unity, gratitude, and service, Melania Trump joined Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, at Joint Base Andrews to assemble care packages and write handwritten notes for deployed troops.
As the season begins, the White House is preparing to welcome tens of thousands of visitors throughout December, continuing a cherished American holiday tradition.
Advance Bookings Begin for The Raja Saab
Putting an end to speculation about a release delay, the overseas distributor of The Raja Saab has announced early advance bookings for its premiere shows. The premieres will begin on January 8, 2026, a day ahead of the worldwide release on January 9. Advance tickets are already available in major markets, including Dallas.
The Maruthi-directed film stars Prabhas alongside Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Boman Irani, and is generating significant buzz ahead of its release.
Notably, the premiere ticket poster hints at an unusually long runtime. According to listings, the film runs approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes and will screen in premium formats, including IMAX and D-Box, with Telugu audio and English subtitles.
However, the film has not yet completed censor formalities, so the reported runtime should be considered tentative until the certification process is finalized.
Samantha’s Missed Movie Opportunities: Key Films She Turned Down
When it comes to film careers, the movies that top stars reject often become more intriguing than the ones they actually sign. Many actors later reveal that they were considered for certain films but couldn’t take them up—especially when those projects turn into major hits. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who has been one of the most in-demand actresses in South Indian cinema for over 15 years, is no exception. She too has a list of films she missed due to busy schedules or turned down by choice.
One of the biggest films she couldn’t do was Pushpa. After Samantha’s standout performance in Rangasthalam, director Sukumar reportedly wanted her as the female lead. However, scheduling conflicts prevented her from taking the role, and Rashmika Mandanna was cast instead—an opportunity that propelled Rashmika to new heights. Even so, Samantha made a massive impact with her sensational special song in Pushpa: Part 1.
Samantha also turned down what could have been a major Bollywood debut. Karan Johar is said to have approached her for the lead role in Student of the Year. At that point, Samantha’s South Indian career was booming, and she felt that shifting to Bollywood might disrupt her momentum. She declined, and the role went to Alia Bhatt, who shot to nationwide fame with the film.
In Telugu cinema, Samantha was the first choice for Ram Charan’s Bruce Lee (The Fighter), but her packed schedule forced her to opt out. Rakul Preet Singh was brought in instead. Interestingly, the film did not fare well at the box office.
She was reportedly considered for Jr NTR’s Jai Lava Kusa as well but chose not to take it up. Another notable film she passed on was Nani’s Dasara. After Samantha declined, the role went to Keerthy Suresh, who delivered one of the most praised performances of her career.
These examples show that even the biggest stars miss or walk away from major opportunities. Some of the films Samantha skipped turned into blockbusters, while others didn’t create much impact. That’s the unpredictable nature of cinema—where timing, choices, and chance play as big a role as talent.
TDP Alleges Jagan Spent ₹222 Crore on Air Travel; Lokesh Denies Using Public Funds
The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Tuesday released a set of documents alleging that YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy spent massive amounts of public money on his air travel during his five-year tenure.
The documents, obtained through an RTI filed with the Andhra Pradesh Aviation Corporation Ltd (APACL), were shared with the media and were widely reported, with even national channels like NDTV highlighting the figures.
According to the RTI data, between 2019 and 2024, Jagan Mohan Reddy reportedly spent ₹222.85 crore of government funds on helicopter and aircraft travel.
The breakdown includes:
₹87.02 crore on helicopter travel
₹112.50 crore on fixed-wing aircraft
₹23.31 crore on boarding, crew handling, and lodging
All of this expenditure, the TDP stated, came directly from the state treasury.
The release of these documents appears to be a direct counter to reports aired by Jagan’s media house, Sakshi, which recently alleged that state IT minister and TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh had taken 77 flights to Hyderabad at government expense.
However, TDP leaders stated that RTI responses from four departments led by Lokesh confirmed that he had not claimed a single rupee for official travel. According to the RTI replies, every flight ticket—including special flights—was paid for from Lokesh’s personal income.
The TDP said these documents expose Sakshi and YSRCP’s “false propaganda” and demonstrate a stark contrast in accountability.
Lokesh also reacted on X, posting:
“While people struggled for jobs and amenities, their CM Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy was splurging ₹500 crore on a palace and ₹222 crore on flying around. We’re finally hearing the truth. Andhra Pradesh deserved a vision — they got a vacation instead.”
The party further reiterated that while Jagan’s air travel drained over ₹222 crore from public funds, RTI-verified evidence shows that Lokesh’s air travel cost the state nothing.
However, several political observers have questioned the comparison. Analysts point out that Jagan, as the chief minister, was officially entitled to travel by special flights and helicopters. They also argue that if transparency is the goal, TDP should similarly disclose the expenditure incurred on chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s travel during his previous tenure (2014–2019) and in the current term since June 2024.
Analysts say Naidu is also frequently traveling by helicopter and special flights and suggest that the Aviation Corporation should release those details as well for a fair comparison.
Ram’s Honest Take on Andhra King Taluka Collections
Ram Pothineni, who recently wrapped up the USA promotions of Andhra King Taluka with co-star Bhagyashri Borse, is now back in Hyderabad and participated in the Thank You Meet.
Director Mahesh Babu P expressed gratitude to the audience for the positive response and shared confidence that the film will continue to grow with strong word of mouth.
Producer Mythri Ravi admitted that while the movie is receiving good feedback, the box-office numbers are not as expected.
“Releasing in November was a big disadvantage. We truly believe the collections will rise from next weekend. If films like this don’t get support, even we will be forced to stick to commercial mass entertainers. Ram worked extremely hard, and every actor delivered a brilliant performance,” he said.
Ram Pothineni also addressed the situation with honesty:
“Many are shocked by the collections, but we actually expected this. This is a film made to emotionally connect with people. Due to various circumstances, we had to release during a dead season. I promoted this movie more than ever because I share a personal bond with the story. We’ve seen many emotions in cinema, but this one explores an untouched emotion — the bond between a star and a fan. At its heart, it’s a human story made with sincerity.”
Ram added that while some feel the team must push harder, he firmly believes in the audience:
“Some are saying ‘TFI has failed’, but I don’t believe TFI will ever fail anyone.”
He also appreciated Bhagyashri Borse, calling her “a rare talent who combines glamour with strong acting.”
With the lead pair back in the city, the team confirmed that promotions will now intensify in the coming days.
Priyanka in Talks for Kalki 2?
Global star Priyanka Chopra is making a powerful comeback to Indian cinema with Varanasi. Her impactful presence as Mandhakini has already generated huge buzz. Now, fresh reports suggest that Priyanka is in early talks for Kalki 2, the highly awaited sequel to Prabhas’ blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD.
According to industry speculations, the makers are exploring options to find a replacement for Deepika Padukone in the sequel, and Priyanka is said to be one of the top choices. However, even if these rumours are true, Priyanka cannot immediately join the project. She has allotted major dates to Varanasi and won’t be free for another big film anytime soon.
On the other hand, Prabhas is currently committed to Fauzi and Spirit, making him unavailable for the Kalki sequel in the near future. This means Kalki 2 is still some time away from going on floors.
Additionally, Priyanka may want to wait for the response to Varanasi before signing her next Indian project.
Whatever the case, fans feel Priyanka would be a strong and fitting replacement for Deepika if the makers decide to take that route. For now, we must wait for an official confirmation from the production team.
సుకుమార్ పుష్ప యూనివర్స్లో చరణ్ చాన్స్?
ఇప్పుడు ప్రతి చోటా సినిమాటిక్ యూనివర్స్ క్రేజ్ నడుస్తోంది. మార్వెల్, కెజిఎఫ్, సలార్… ఇలా అందరూ విస్తరించిన యూనివర్స్లను ప్లాన్ చేస్తుండగా, మన పాన్ ఇండియా డైరెక్టర్ సుకుమార్ కూడా అలాంటి యూనివర్స్ తీస్తే ఎలా ఉంటుందా అని ఫ్యాన్స్ ఊహించుకుంటున్నారు.
సుకుమార్ దర్శకత్వంలో అల్లు అర్జున్ చేసిన పుష్ప ఎంత పెద్ద సంచలనం అయ్యిందో ప్రత్యేకంగా చెప్పాల్సిన పనిలేదు. పుష్ప రాజ్ ఫెనోమెనన్ దేశవ్యాప్తంగా ఊహించని స్థాయిలో బాక్సాఫీస్ ను షేక్ చేసింది. ఈ స్థాయి సక్సెస్ ను సుకుమార్ కూడా ముందే ఊహించలేదు. మొదట పుష్పను రెండు పార్ట్లతో ముగిస్తాడనుకున్నారు, కానీ క్రేజ్ దృష్ట్యా పుష్ప 3 కూడా ప్లాన్ చేశారు. అది కూడా మరో లెవెల్ రాంపేజ్గా ఉండబోతుందని టాక్.
కానీ పుష్ప 3 కంటే ముందు సుకుమార్ రామ్ చరణ్ తో సినిమా లాక్ చేశారు. “రంగస్థలం” తర్వాత ఇద్దరూ కలిసి చేస్తున్న సినిమా కాబట్టి ఈ ప్రాజెక్ట్ పై నెక్స్ట్ లెవెల్ హైప్ ఉంది. ఇక్కడే ఫ్యాన్స్ ఒక క్రేజీ థియరీని డిస్కస్ చేస్తున్నారు —
చరణ్ సినిమా పుష్ప యూనివర్స్ లో జరిగితే?
చరణ్ లాంటి స్టార్ ను పుష్ప యూనివర్స్లో ఊహించుకోవడమే ఒక రేంజ్ హై ఇస్తోంది. చరణ్ పాత్రను పుష్ప రాజ్ కు సరితూగేలా రాసి, సినిమా చివర్లో పుష్ప 3కి లింక్ ఇస్తే? మరి పుష్ప 3లో అల్లు అర్జున్ – చరణ్ కలిసి స్క్రీన్ షేర్ చేస్తే?
అంటున్నారు ఫ్యాన్స్ —
“రికార్డులు కాదు, రికార్డుల మోత తప్పదు!”
ఐకాన్ స్టార్ ఫ్యాన్స్, గ్లోబల్ స్టార్ ఫ్యాన్స్ అన్నీ కలిస్తే ఈ కాంబో సినిమా ఊహించని స్థాయిలో హైప్కు చేరుతుందని స్పష్టంగా కనిపిస్తోంది.
RRR తో రాజమౌళి చరణ్ – ఎన్టీఆర్ కాంబినేషన్ను స్థిరపరిచినట్టే, సుకుమార్ కూడా చరణ్ – అల్లు అర్జున్ కాంబినేషన్ను తీసుకురాగలడా అనే చర్చ నడుస్తోంది.
ఇది ఇప్పటికైతే రూమర్ గానే కనిపించినా…
ఇలాంటిది నిజమైతే మాత్రం థియేటర్స్ ఇక థియేటర్స్ గా ఉండవు — పండుగే!
సుకుమార్ ఈ థాట్ ను సీరియస్ గా తలచుకుంటే,
చరణ్ పుష్ప యూనివర్స్ లోకి రావచ్చు
లేదా
చరణ్ సినిమా ద్వారా యూనివర్స్ స్టార్ట్ చేసి తర్వాత పుష్పను తీసుకురాగలరు.
శంకర్ నెక్స్ట్ ప్రాజెక్ట్ కోసం స్టార్ హీరోలపై దృష్టి
పాన్ ఇండియా డైరెక్టర్ గా పేరు తెచ్చుకున్న శంకర్, ఇటీవల కొన్ని ఫ్లాపుల కారణంగా గత ఫామ్ను కోల్పోయినట్లే కనిపిస్తున్నారు. ఆయన ఇటీవల ఫస్ట్ టైం తెలుగు సినిమా గా చరణ్ తో గేమ్ ఛేంజర్ చేశారు, కానీ అంచనాలకు మించిన ఫలితం రావడం లేదని తెలిసింది. ఈ ఫ్లాపు తర్వాత, శంకర్ కొన్ని నెలల గ్యాప్ తీసుకొని తన నెక్స్ట్ ప్రాజెక్ట్ పై భారీ ప్లానింగ్ తో పని చేస్తున్నారు. గత కొంతకాలంగా ఆయన డ్రీమ్ ప్రాజెక్ట్గా ప్రకటించిన ‘వేల్పారి’ పై ప్రీ ప్రొడక్షన్ పని ప్రారంభమైనట్లు సమాచారం.
ఒకప్పుడు శంకర్ సినిమాకు ఒక్క బుక్ తీసుకోవడమే కాస్త సులభం, హీరోలు కూడా ఎప్పుడూ సూట్ అవ్వేవారు. కానీ ప్రస్తుతం పరిస్థితి మారింది. రజనీకాంత్, కమల్ హాసన్ లాంటి స్టార్ హీరోలు ఇప్పటికే తమ ప్రాజెక్ట్స్తో బిజీగా ఉన్నారు, తద్వారా శంకర్ తో కొత్త సినిమా కోసం ఇప్పటికే వారిని పొందడం కష్టం. నెక్స్ట్ విజయ్, అజిత్, విక్రమ్ లాంటి స్టార్ హీరోలతో కూడ చర్చలు జరుగుతున్నాయి. అయితే శంకర్ దృష్టిలో, కొత్త ప్రాజెక్ట్ కోసం శివ కార్తికేయన్ సరైన ఎంపికగా ఉన్నారని భావిస్తున్నారు. శివ కార్తికేయన్ ఒక్కో మెట్టు ఎక్కుతూ కోలీవుడ్ లో స్టార్ హీరోగా ఎదిగారు, కాబట్టి శంకర్ ప్రాజెక్ట్ తో ఆయన సినిమాకు అదనపు క్రేజ్ మరియు బిజినెస్ రీచ్ వచ్చే అవకాశం ఉంది.
అయితే శంకర్ సూర్య, ధనుష్ లాంటి ఇతర స్టార్ హీరోలను కూడా పరిశీలిస్తున్నట్లు సమాచారం. ప్రాజెక్ట్ అధికారికంగా ప్రకటించబడిన తర్వాతే కాస్టింగ్ మరియు ఫైనల్ డిటేల్స్ పంచబడతాయి. తమిళ్ తో పాటు తెలుగు మరియు ఇతర సౌత్ ఆడియెన్స్ కి కూడా పరిచయం ఉన్న స్టార్ హీరో ఉంటే, సినిమా వ్యాపార పరంగా మరియు ప్రేక్షకుల రీచ్ పరంగా మెరుగ్గా ఉంటుంది. కోలీవుడ్ ఫ్యాన్స్ ఇప్పటికే ఈ నెక్స్ట్ ప్రాజెక్ట్ గురించి ఉత్సాహంగా ఎదురుచూస్తున్నారు.
Nani to Team Up with Tamil Director Prem Kumar for Next Project
Natural Star Nani continues to impress audiences with his versatile film choices, often experimenting with multiple genres and redefining commercial cinema in his own style. Following the release of Saripodhaa Saanivaram, Nani began work on the mass drama The Paradise and has also locked Tamil director Sujeeth for a stylish actioner.
Meanwhile, an exciting buzz is circulating regarding Nani’s next project. According to Kollywood sources, the Dasara actor has reportedly agreed to collaborate with one of his favourite directors soon. Critically acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Prem Kumar, known for poignant thrillers like 96 and Meiyazhagan (Satyam Sundaram), recently pitched a script to Nani and received a positive response. Nani, impressed by the narration, confirmed that he would work with Prem Kumar in the near future.
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